Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
The first words of these verses are striking: "Let nothing be done". The English translation softens the Greek which reads: "NOTHING through selfish ambition or conceit". Our motives are of the utmost importance. If you are doing some service to God for your own glory do yourself a favor and quit. If you are serving the church for the round of applause you are hoping for, just stop. If you are helping someone with a feeling of disdain for them, don't. The only valuable service to the Lord is the service that is done by Jesus Christ through you, for His glory. Jesus Christ is our example in this, having given up His privileges as God, submitted himself to the humiliating death on the cross to save us. When you are able to serve with His life it will look like His work and you will be glorifying only Him, and it will be good.
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