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CHRISTIAN SERVICE Kenneth R. Anderson
Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous? Matthew 20:15 (NIV)
The Christian serves God out of pure delight because the grace (undeserved mercy) God has bestowed on us through His Son, Jesus Christ.
God is saying to us: “If you want to work with me, don’t start bargaining; don’t start saying you are worth so much, or that you put in so much time for Me, and, therefore, you deserve so much in heaven; for the kingdom of God doesn’t rate on so much per hour.
I want people who are willing to follow me to the ends of the earth–to visit those who are sick mentally and physically, to clothe the naked physically and spiritually, to visit the imprisoned, and to give food and water to the hungry and thirsty–to do my will simply because they love me.
Give me people who work their hearts out and expect nothing–and they will receive all the glories of the kingdom.” It’s a good thing for us that the rewards of the kingdom are not decided by human beings, but by the love and mercy of our heavenly Father.