Acts 20:19
Serving The Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews.
ALL HUMILITY OF MIND
What exactly does that mean? I want to know so I can serve like that.
>Not seeking praise from anyone [1 Thessalonians 2:6].
>Not preaching ourselves, but Christ [1 Corinthians 1:3; 2 Corinthians 4:5].
>To know only Jesus and Him crucified [1 Corinthians 2:2].
>Seeking God's approval and no one else's [Galatians 1:10].
>Doing nothing out of selfish ambition [Philippians 2:3].
>Have the mind of Christ and become an obedient servant of God [Philippians 2:5-8]:
A. Resolve to suffer for the sake of the gospel - 1 Peter 4:1
B. Have the Harmony of God for one another - Romans 15:5,6
C. A Gentle and Humble heart leads to rest for our souls - Matthew 11:29
D. Choose servanthood - Matthew 20:26-28
E. Forgive even the worst offenses - Luke 23:34
F. Love like Christ loves us - John 13:34
G. A good reputation - 1 Timothy 3:2,3
FOR THE SAKE OF THE CALL - Steven Curtis Chapman
