Motivated to serve by…
Though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. (Philippians 2:6-7 ESV)
Loving one another
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12)
The wise gardener
Brothers, my heart 's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. (Romans 10:1 ESV)
A Caring and Understanding Heart
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. (1 Peter 5:3 KJV)
Compassion is Part of Love
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them. (Matthew 9:36 KJV)
That little nudge
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 KJV)
An imperishable inheritance
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7 KJV)
The words we say
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. (Proverbs 16:24 ESV)
Don’t overthink it
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. (Proverbs 11:25 KJV)
You should follow His steps
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21 NKJV)
Little acts of selflessness
Give, and it will be given to you … For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you (Luke 6:38 NKJV)
Nothing precious comes easy
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (1 John 4:7 KJV)
It takes courage to be loving
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. (Psalm 31:24 KJV)
The power of healing
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up. (James 5:15 KJV)
We have God’s love
Who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (2 Corinthians 1:4 ESV)
Listening is a talent
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak… (James 1:19 KJV)
In Word, In Deed
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17)
The universal need for love
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:4-5 NKJV)