Followers of Christ are not spectators in the church but servants in the church. Too many church members approach church as consumers – taking what they want for themselves out of the church while not contributing to it. Tim Keller says, “We should not be consumers, who come to a church to plunder the benefits of it, without doing significant giving to that church.”
Contributing involves giving our time, talent and treasures to serve others. Our prime motivation for service is continually fixing our eyes on Jesus – the Servant King.
Action Steps:
- Reflect regularly on the example of the Lord Jesus Christ to motivate you to serve others.
- Remember that discipleship involves more than simply knowing things.
- Resolve to be a servant, not a critic.
- Respond to the volunteer needs of our church and offer to serve where you can.