Servant Heart
In Mark 10:45, Jesus said He came not to be served, but to do this.
What is serve
In Galatians 5, this specific aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit directly enables us to choose what is right over what our flesh wants.
What is self-control?
On the seventh day of creation, God did this, setting an example for us to follow.
What is rest?
Romans 12:2 instructs believers not to conform to the pattern of this world, but to be transformed by this process.
What is the renewing of your mind?
Proverbs 18:21 says this and death are in the power of the tongue.
What is life?
This is the term for putting others' needs ahead of your own, often shown through quiet acts of service.
What is selflessness?
Paul compares the Christian life to this kind of athletic competition, requiring strict training.
What is a race (running a race)?
This famous verse says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on" this.
What is your own understanding?
According to 2 Corinthians 10:5, believers must take every one of these captive to make it obedient to Christ.
What is a thought?
Speaking negative, secret, or unverified information about someone behind their back is called this, which Proverbs 16 says separates close friends.
What is gossip (or slander / talebearing)?
Before the Last Supper, Jesus performed this humble act for His disciples, normally done by the lowest servant in a household.
What is washing their feet?
While spiritual discipline flows from grace and leads to freedom, this dangerous alternative relies on human effort to earn God’s favor or approval.
What is legalism?
This weekly practice, rooted in the Ten Commandments, calls believers to set aside a day for rest and worship.
What is the Sabbath?
This piece of spiritual armor from Ephesians 6 is specifically designed to protect the mind.
What is the helmet of salvation?
In Genesis 1, God demonstrated the power of words by using them to do this.
What is create (speak the world/universe into existence)?
This one-word virtue means serving others without expecting recognition or reward in return.
What is humility?
In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul tells Timothy that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and this mind-related quality.
What is a sound mind (or self-discipline / self-control)?
Psalm 46:10 begins with this two-word command, encouraging stillness and trust in God's sovereignty.
What is "Be still"?
Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to those whose minds are fixed on God, because they do this with Him.
What is trust?
Colossians 4:6 tells us to let our conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with this mineral, so that we may know how to answer everyone.
What is salt?
Serving others to gain recognition, praise, or validation from people rather than God is an example of this subtle trap mentioned in Matthew 6:1.
What is performative righteousness (or seeking the applause of man / hypocrisy)?
Unlike a routine forced by guilt, a healthy spiritual discipline is sustained by this primary motivation.
What is love for God / desire for intimacy with Christ?
Clue/Answer: In Mark 4, Jesus fell asleep in the stern of a boat during a severe storm, proving that true peace comes from trusting God’s presence rather than relying on these.
What are outward circumstances?
The enemy often attacks the mind using these three subtle tactics: deception (lies), condemnation (shame), and this tactic meant to pull our focus away from God.
What is distraction (or doubt/fear)?
Proverbs 25:11 beautifully describes a word fitly spoken (said at the right time in the right way) as "apples of gold in settings of..." this metal.
What is silver?