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"Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?" Rom 6:16
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How did Jesus explain the duty of a servant? Matthew 10:24 |
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Verse 25 completes the thought of Christ. All disciples or followers should endeavor to be as their master, they should also expect to be treated similarly to the way their master or teacher was. "If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?"
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| Matthew 10:24 | The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. |
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What must the servant of the Lord not do? II Timothy 2:24 |
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It is easy for people to get into arguments while discussing scriptures, but Paul admonishes servants of YHWH to be wise and exhibit humility and patience, while having an eager spirit to teach of YHWH's saving grace. Arguments should be avoided at all cost.
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| II Timothy 2:24 | And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, |
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How should he be toward all men? II Timothy 2:24 |
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The fruit of the spirit must be evident in all servants of YHWH, love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, and temperance must be the clothing of their character.
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| II Timothy 2:24 | And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, |
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Who did Paul say they should instruct, and for what reason? II Timothy 2:25 |
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We must realize the people we witness to are in opposition to themselves (they are contrary to their created purpose). When we witness to them in love, YHWH may be merciful to them and open their dark understanding, that they may realize their need for Christ.
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| II Timothy 2:25 | In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; |
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What did Jesus say about the wise and faithful servant at the time of His return? Matthew 24:45 |
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Christ said a wise and faithful servant will be found giving His household meat in due season.
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| Matthew 24:45 | Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? |
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What did Jesus say about this servant who gives meat in due season? Matthew 24:46 |
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Christ said the servant whom the Lord finds doing his will is blessed.
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| Matthew 24:46 | Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. |
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He will not only be blessed, but what will Jesus make him? Matthew 24:47 |
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Christ will make the obedient servant ruler over his goods.
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| Matthew 24:47 | Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. |
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Is it a danger to say the Lord delays His coming? Matthew 24:48-51 |
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Hypocrisy will always be exposed; in the process of time the true character of a person is always revealed, a wise servant endures to the end but the wicked will always grow weary and faint. He will receive his portion with the hypocrites.
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| Matthew 24:48 | But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; | | Matthew 24:49 | And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; | | Matthew 24:50 | The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, | | Matthew 24:51 | And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
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What did Peter say the servant of the Lord should do? I Peter 5:2 |
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The servant of the Lord is always sober and vigilant; he is constantly ministering to the flock protecting and nurturing it. He is elated knowing his brethren walk in the path of life.
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| I Peter 5:2 | Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; |
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What should the servant of the Lord not be? I Peter 5:3 |
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Dictatorship has no part in the ministry of the Lord: rather than preaching righteousness, the servant will be an example of the life of Christ. "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." 1Co 11:1
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| I Peter 5:3 | Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. |
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When Jesus comes, what will a faithful servant receive? I Peter 5:4 |
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When Christ returns the faithful servants will all receive a crown of righteousness. They will live and reign with Christ for a thousand years.
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| I Peter 5:4 | And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. |
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| Conclusion: |
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Gal 6:7
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This page was updated by: Bro Patrick Triple7@Vipowernet.net on 8/2/2008 10:20:47 PM |
