SCRIPTURE: John 13:1-5; 12-17 (NLT)

4 Reasons WHY we are to SERVE:

1)   It is WHY we were CREATED.

‘It is God Himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus. Long ago He planned that we should spend these lives in helping others.’

Ephesians 2:10

‘For we are His workmanship, created in Christ for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.’

Ephesians 2: 8-9

2)   It is WHY we were CONVERTED.

‘It is He who saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace.”

2 Timothy 1:9

‘You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.’

1 Corinthians 6:20

‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not for men. It is the Lord you are serving.’

Colossians 3:23-24

3)   It is WHY we are CALLED.

‘You also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.’

Romans 1:6

‘Now you belong to Him…in order that you might be useful in the service of God.’

Romans 7:4

4)   This is WHAT we are COMMANDED to do.

‘As I have done, go do likewise.’

John 13:15