Quotes About Service

Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Honor the widows who are truly widows.

A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man,

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.

A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.