Discussion Questions:

How often do you do an “act of service for God” and hope that someone recognizes your act and pats you on the back? Have you ever served God out of guilt (hoping this would make up for your foolish sins)?

•How often do you serve God with improper/un-Biblical motives?

The goal of this message is to remind us how much we need God’s agape’ love as the motivational force in all of our ministry.

•Can you think of (describe) an example when you served God from the vantage point of no self-seeking motives?

Byron highlights how perceptions of “superiority” and/or “inferiority” can block our desire to serve some people. We need agape’ love from God to overcome our pride and/or low self-esteem.

•Can you think of examples from your life when these bad attitudes hampered you in your service of Jesus?

Read and meditate on 1 John 4:7-11. Is your heart alive with God’s love?