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I. WHAT IS IT TO SERVE GOD? It implies —

1. Our devoting ourselves wholly to Him and His way (2 Corinthians 8:5; Matthew 6:24).

2. Subjecting ourselves to His will and laws (Psalm 2:11, 12).

3. Worshipping Him (Matthew 4:10; Luke 2:37).

4. Walking in holiness and righteousness before Him (Luke 1:74, 75).

5. Improving all for His glory.

II. HOW SHOULD WE SERVE HIM?

1. Reverently (Hebrews 12:28, 29; Psalm 2:11).

2. Obediently (1 Samuel 12:14).

3. Sincerely (John 4:24; Psalm 51:6).

4. Readily and willingly (1 Chronicles 28:9).

5. Only (Matthew 4:10).

6. Wholly (Deuteronomy 10:12; Psalm 119:6).

7. Continually (Luke 1:75).

III. WHY SERVE THE LORD?

1. He made us (Proverbs 16:4).

2. Maintains us (Acts 17:28).

3. Has redeemed us (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20).Conclusion:

1. Unless you serve Him you must serve sin and Satan (Matthew 6:24).

2. His service is the only liberty (Romans 8:21), and the highest honour (1. Samuel 2:30).

3. You vowed to serve Him in baptism (Deuteronomy 26:17, 18).

4. All you can do is much less than you owe Him (Luke 17:10).

5. If you serve Him He will cause all things to serve you (Romans 8:28).

6. He will reward you hereafter.

(Bp. Beveridge.)

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KJV: Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

WEB: not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;