Follow Jesus’ example and say, “It’s not about me” with your actions in these ways:
1. Be generous
We serve a generous God. We can be assured that our Heavenly Father will
take care of our needs so we can eagerly seek to meet the needs of
others (Luke 12:22-34). Take every opportunity to tip well and give
generously to others.
2. Speak Kindly
Harsh words display a lack of respect and a neglect for feelings of
others. Proverbs 16:24 says, “Gracious words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” Choose to encourage and
build others up with your words.
3. Go Last
When questioned by his disciples who was the greatest Jesus overturned
natural inclination and declared, “If anyone would be first, he must be
last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) Deem others more important
and volunteer to go last.
4. Pursue Purity
Pursuing purity in your actions, speech, and dress serves your brothers
and sisters in Christ. As we consider others better than ourselves,
we’ll conduct ourselves in a manner that can keep others from sin. We’ll
even be willing to limit our own freedoms to encourage their faith, as
Paul demonstrates in 1 Corinthians 8:12-13.
5. Stop Complaining
Complaining displays an attitude of selfishness and pride. Our
complaints are really demands for personal rights and preferences.
Phillipians 2:14-15 not only encourages us not to grumble and complain
but assures us that such behavior will allow us to “shine like stars in a
wicked and depraved generation.”
6. Pray for others
Our prayer lives often reveal what we really care about. Are we
appealing to God on behalf of others, asking him to bless them
abundantly? Or, are we only seeking the Lord’s blessing on our own
lives? Obey Matthew 5:44 and pray for God’s blessing on both your
friends and enemies today.
7. Be Honest
Although confrontation may be uncomfortable, it is a vital way we can
serve one another. Paul instructs us, “if anyone is caught in any
transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of
gentleness.” (Gal. 6:18)
8. Submit to authority
In the same way that Christ humbled himself, we can choose to humble
ourselves under our earthly authorities and honor them through our
obedience. (Titus 3:1)
9. Forgive
Bitterness, grudges, and unforgiveness proceed from a desire to keep
someone subordinate to us. Humble yourself and forgive them and you have
been forgiven by God. (Ephesians 4:32)
10. Thank God
All of our gifts, talents, and abilities come from God. He is the giver
of every good gift (James 1:17). As we acknowledge that everything we
are and all that we have ultimately belongs to him, we will readily
serve and give to others in obedience to Him.
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