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6 Ways To Serve God

This document provides seven ways for Christians to invest in others and strengthen their faith: 1) Form relationships with people in the community to open their hearts to God's message. 2) Offer help to those in need through small acts of kindness like bringing meals to new parents or helping neighbors move. 3) Continually educate oneself on the Bible and supplement this knowledge with other Christian readings to learn how to apply teachings to daily life. 4) Practice hospitality by inviting others to share meals to build trust and spread God's love.

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6 Ways To Serve God

This document provides seven ways for Christians to invest in others and strengthen their faith: 1) Form relationships with people in the community to open their hearts to God's message. 2) Offer help to those in need through small acts of kindness like bringing meals to new parents or helping neighbors move. 3) Continually educate oneself on the Bible and supplement this knowledge with other Christian readings to learn how to apply teachings to daily life. 4) Practice hospitality by inviting others to share meals to build trust and spread God's love.

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Invest in Other People

"The entire law is summed up in a single command: 'Love your neighbor as


yourself.'" - Galatians 5:14
It's remarkable how often we interact with people but never make the effort to know
them. The cashier at your favorite store, the woman who cleans your office, the man
you pass on the way to work every morning; each of these individuals is someone God
created and gave His Son for. Christians looking to share Christ can begin by forming
relationships with the people around them. Ask them about their day, compliment their
outfit, or simply take a moment and listen to them. By investing in other people, we open
their hearts to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
Offer Help Where It's Needed
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" – Matthew 25:40
There's an old saying about how an act of kindness, no matter how small, can never be
meaningless. Even minor displays of love can change lives for the better. Do you know
a couple who just had a baby? Take them a meal some night. Is someone moving into
the house next door? Welcome them to the neighborhood and help carry their
belongings.
Is someone you know sick? Perhaps offer to watch their children for a day so they can
rest. Don't pass up an opportunity to help where it's needed. These moments may be
brief, but they'll be remembered.
Seek Wisdom
"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than
silver!" - Proverbs 16:16
Cars need gas, knives need sharpening, and Christians need to stay educated. It's
tempting to leave this in the hands of our pastors, to simply ingest whatever they have
to say each Sunday morning, but real wisdom has to be earned by the individual. Every
Christian needs to spend time studying the Bible on his or her own, and supplement
that knowledge with other readings from godly men and women. You can learn how to
apply the truth of God's Word to everyday life. Remember, tests are easiest when you
study for them!
Practice Hospitality
"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained
angels without knowing it." - Hebrews 13:2
When my grandparents were younger, they never let a Sunday go by without inviting
someone new over for lunch. My grandmother would cook up an old-fashioned Sunday
meal, complete with a big helping of my grandfather's favorite dish, rutabaga, and they
would spend the day getting to know a member of their church.
There's a reason why Jesus frequently chose to share meals with his followers.
Hospitality creates trust between strangers and builds bridges over the rough landscape
of our lives. If Christians want to share God's love with their neighbors, they simply have
to invite them over.
Show Forgiveness
"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that
your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." - Mark 11:25
Forgiveness, true forgiveness, can be a difficult thing. As much as we like to believe we
understand the concept of grace, some of us are still learning what it means to let go of
our anger and pain. There are dozens of moments in life where even Christians would
rather not show forgiveness: the guy who cut you off in traffic, the coworker who still
hasn't sent you that important email, the friend who blows you off at the last minute.
God teaches us that forgiveness means letting go of grudges, of the expectation for
payback, and choosing love over retribution.
Make Space to Worship God
"Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and
desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." – Galatians 5:24-
25
It's easy for Christians to get swept up into our daily schedules. We wake up, go to
work, eat dinner, maybe watch some television, and prepare to do it all again tomorrow.
In such an environment, we can often forget to worship Christ regularly, but that worship
itself refreshes the soul. Before you step out the door each morning, sit down and take a
moment to thank the Lord for a new day. If you work in a nice area, spend your lunch
hour walking around and praising God for his workmanship. In the evening, make a
space where you can be alone with God.
We are called to love God, so let us make time for Him.

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