Quotes about Servanthood

When we are asked to do something that inconveniences us, we are to take on a servant's attitude. Servanthood takes great strength, much greater strength than demanding our own way. And it is that strength which will cause people to notice something different in our lives (Mathew 5:41).

In the end the women of Christmas quietly stepped aside, making room for the One who truly matters.

To summarize, there are three words that characterize this brand of fundamentalism: pride, domination, and exclusion. In sharp contrast, Jesus espoused humility, servanthood of leaders, and breaking down walls between people.

How could she say anything other than "yes"? The only question she really had to answer was this: Was she going to do it begrudgingly or could she do it with a servant's heart?

He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30 KJV).

Neither strident nor flamboyant, God's servant conducts a ministry that appears almost self-defacing. What a contrast to the arrogant self-advertising of so many hypesters today, both in and out of the church.

Jesus must increase and I must decrease.

True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things.

Jesus wasn't seeking His own honor, but rather modeling the Honor Principle to the ones He was sent to.

He hath cause also to walk humbly with God and be little in his own eyes, and to remember withal, that his gifts are not his own, but the churches; and that by them he is made a servant to the church; and he must also give at last an account of his stewardship unto the Lord Jesus, and to give a good account will be a blessed thing.

believe leadership is servanthood. It's my responsibility to make sure my people have what they need to succeed and get their work done.

Only secure leaders exhibit servanthood.