True Service

Self-Righteous Service vs. True Service :
- Come from human effort frantic, anxious, seek titanic, impressive ministry (Big Crowds) vs. Come from Divine urges, dependent on God, welcomes all opportunities (Large/Small Crowds)
- Craves applause vs. Content with hiddenness
- Concern with results vs. Leave the result with God
- Concerns with reciprocation vs. Delight only in service
- Pick whom to serve (the high and the powerful) vs. Serve enemies as well as friends (servant of all)
- Serve when the 'feeling' is there vs. Serve when the 'need' is there
- Uses technique for ego enhancing vs. Submit techniques to function
- Must perform even if destructive vs. Can withhold service, wait in silence
- Exposes frailty of other leaders vs. Cover frailty of others
- Fractures community vs. Built community

This is a good checklist on whether we have given true service by Ita. Father, I confess that my service to you most of the time is self-righteous service. I have served you half-heartedly, seek to impress and full of anxiety and complaints. I need to know how to serve genuinely. Forgive my sins and help me to serve you with all my heart.