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As Christians we have been called to serve in the body of Christ, as members in particular. The definition of the Greek word for servant is "one who gives himself up to another's will, those whose service is used by Christ in extending and advancing his cause among men; devoted to another to the disregard of one's own interest; a servant, attendant." When we are called to serve, we have to put our own interests aside.

There are certain duties of one who is called to serve. A servant is to be a faithful steward in service to the Lord and not to man. A servant must pray. He or she must have honor and respect for our master, the Lord Jesus Christ. We are to be patient and obedient. Each morning we can wake up and ask God what He would have us do for that day. As servants, we are to give our hearts to God, not out of religious ceremony but out of love for Him. A servant is to be obedient. God's Word exhorts us to obey His voice. Noah, Abraham, Joshua, Hezekiah and Paul are wonderful examples of men who were obedient to God. When we obey God, we demonstrate our love and willingness to give our hearts to Him unconditionally.

In Deuteronomy, God gives a directive which lists God's requirements to Israel – to fear the Lord, walk in His ways, love and serve Him with all their hearts and souls. They were to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes.

Micah lists a mandate which states that the Lord's requirement was to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God.

Ecclesiastes gives an edict which simply sums up God's desire by stating the "conclusion of the whole matter" – to fear God and keep His commandments. The verse continues by saying this is the "whole duty of man."

We as servants are to cast down imaginations and anything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. This does not happen automatically. It takes discipline to answer God's call to serve.