Serving God

Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

…because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold fast to Him.

So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.