Tag: servant leadership
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Love That Refreshes — Philemon 1:7–9
Philemon 1:7–9 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now…
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Women Who Can Be Trusted — 1 Timothy 3:11
1 Timothy 3:11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Paul pauses in the middle of his discussion about deacons and turns his attention to women. Now it is worth noticing something. The words must their are in italics, which means they were supplied by translators. They are…
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A Man Proven in Quiet Places — 1 Timothy 3:9–10
1 Timothy 3:9–10 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. There are men who like to be seen, and there are men who can be trusted. Paul is not describing charisma here. He is…
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Strengthening the Saints – 1 Thessalonians 3:2
And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith. Paul couldn’t sit still anymore. Athens was impressive. Marble everywhere. Thinkers debating in the marketplace. But Paul wasn’t thinking about philosophy. He was thinking about young believers back…
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Faithful and Beloved – Colossians 4:7–9
Colossians 4:7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord. Three titles. Beloved brother.Faithful minister.Fellowservant. No spotlight.No platform.No recorded sermon. Yet Paul trusts him with his heart and his message. Tychicus carried letters that would shape the Church for centuries. He…
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Honor the Wounded – Philippians 2:28–30
Philippians 2:28–30 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life,…
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Learning to Rule by Serving – Philippians 2:21–23
Philippians 2:21–23 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s. But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.…
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One Master Above All – Ephesians 6:9
Paul now turns the table. He has spoken to servants. Now he speaks to masters. Ephesians 6:9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. Do the same things. That is stunning. The employer is to…