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To: Nita Nupress
Chapter 33 is entitled How Real Servants Act

Some highlights:

Jesus however, measured greatness in terms of service, not status. God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you. snip

While knowing your shape is important for serving God, having the heart of a servant is even more important. Remember, God shaped you for service, not for self-centeredness. Without a servant's heart, you will be tempted to misuse your shape for personal gain. You will also be tempted to use it as and excuse to exempt yourself form meeting some needs.snip

Real servants make themselves available to serve. Servants don't fill up their time with other pursuits that could limit their availability.snip

Real servants pay attention to needs. Servants are always on the lookout for ways to help others. snip

Real servants do their best with what they have. Servants don't make excuses, procrastinate, or wait for better circumstances. snip

Real servants do every task with equal dedication. Whatever they do, servants "do it with all their heart." snip

Real servants are faithful to their ministry. Servants finish their tasks, fulfill their responsibilities, keep their promises, and complete their commitments. They don't leave a job half undone, and they don't quit when they get discouraged. snip

Real servants maintain a low profile. Servants don't promote or call attention to themselves.

51 posted on 03/14/2005 12:44:33 PM PST by Between the Lines (True Christianity is the best kept secret around.)
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To: Between the Lines

Thank you for those excerpts! I've never read that book although I know a lot of people have read it.


74 posted on 03/14/2005 5:11:15 PM PST by Nita Nupress
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