Gospel Principles
Unit 7: Perfecting Our Lives
Chapter 28: Service
Concept 1: Introduction
"Jesus said, "I am among you as he that serveth." (Luke 22:27). As true followers of Jesus, we also must serve others.
Service is helping others who need assistance. Christlike service grows out of genuine love for the Savior and of love and concern for those whom he gives us opportunities and direction to help.Love is more than a feeling; when we love others, we want to help them.
All of us must be willing to serve, no matter what our income, age, condition of health, or social position. Some people believe that only poor and lowly should serve. Other people think that service should only be given by the rich. But Jesus taught otherwise. When the mother of two of his disciples asked him to honor her sons in his kingdom, Jesus replied, "Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:" (Matthew 20:26-27").