We can train ourselves and intentionally work towards being unordinary. God calls us to be servant-minded – in our marriages, in our parenting, in our community and in our workplaces.
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BIBLE VERSES
But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles have absolute power and lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them [tyrannizing them]. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your [willing and humble] slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [paying the price to set them free from the penalty of sin].” – Matthew 20:25-28 (AMP)
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. – Philippians 2:3-4 (AMP)
Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love]. – Galatians 6:2 (AMP)
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 (AMP)
No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends. – John 15:13 (AMP)
You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit]. For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God. – 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 (AMP)
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:1-4 (NIV)
Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor. Will cry out himself and not be answered. – Proverbs 21:13 (AMP)
He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses. – Proverbs 28:27 (AMP)
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Eric Gray is the Director of Ministry of RockFish Church. Pursuing a BA in Christian Counseling, Eric has been a member of RockFish Church since early 2012 being active in ministry since early 2014 leading to serving as a Deacon in early 2019. He and his wife Angie have been married for over 17 years, have three children, along with three grandchildren (and counting!).
RockFish Church is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-led, family-focused Christian church. We believe that a great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow a healthy church. We value God’s word, strong families, unity, ministry, Christ-life change, and reaching out. RockFish Church is located in Raeford, North Carolina.
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