Jesus Christ emphasised service as a fundamental aspect of faith, love, and discipleship. Throughout His teachings, He encouraged His followers to serve others selflessly, demonstrating love, humility, and compassion. He not only taught about serving others but also led by example, showing that true greatness comes through serving rather than being served.

One of Jesus’ most powerful statements on service is found in Matthew 20:26-28, where He says:

“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

This passage reveals that in God’s kingdom, greatness is not measured by power or status but by humility and a willingness to serve others. Jesus Himself, though the Son of God, came to serve humanity rather than seek recognition.

In John 13:12-17, Jesus demonstrated the heart of a servant when He washed His disciples’ feet—an act usually performed by the lowest servant in a household. After washing their feet, He told them:

“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
This act symbolized humility, love, and the importance of serving others, regardless of status or position.

Jesus also emphasized service in Matthew 25:35-40, where He speaks about helping those in need:

“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger, and you invited me in… Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Here, Jesus equates serving others—especially the needy—with serving Him directly. He calls His followers to care for the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the poor, showing that acts of kindness and service are acts of worship.

Another key teaching is in Mark 9:35, where Jesus tells His disciples:
“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
This reverses worldly ideas of success and authority, teaching that true leadership is rooted in service and humility.

Jesus also gave the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), which highlights the importance of serving others, even those considered outsiders. In the parable, a Samaritan helps a wounded man when others pass by, showing that true love and service transcend social or ethnic barriers.

Ultimately, Jesus embodied the greatest act of service by sacrificing His life for humanity. In Philippians 2:5-7, Paul describes Jesus’ humility:
“He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.”

Jesus’ life and teachings reveal that serving others is not just an act of kindness but a core principle of Christian living. By serving others, believers reflect the love of Christ and fulfill their purpose in God’s kingdom.

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