1. 1 Peter 5:2-4 Pg 1020 In Church Bibles

2. “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1

3. the Lord said to...David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart Nevertheless you shall not build the temple.... the Lord said to...David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart Nevertheless you shall not build the temple.... 1 Kings 8:18-19

4. Our Motivation To Serve God Is To Be... #1 Voluntary Not “have to”, but “want to”

5. #1 Voluntary Not “have to” but “want to” Not by compulsionbut willingly ☑ Not forced to ☑ Not guilted into ☑ Not because no one else doing it ☑ Not laziness keeping from Not external pressure, but internal desire ☑ Not manipulated into

6. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

7. work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13

8. work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13

9. Our Motivation To Serve God Is To Be... #1 Voluntary #2 Unselfish Not “have to”, but “want to” “want to” for right reasons

10. #2 Unselfish “want to” for right reasons not for dishonest gainbut eagerly ☑ Not for money Problem is not people in ministry being paid

11. Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 1 Timothy 5:17-18

12. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 1 Timothy 5:17-18

13. #2 Unselfish “want to” for right reasons not for dishonest gainbut eagerly ☑ Not for money ☑ Not for pride, position To be cheerful, loving, flowing from heart ☑ Not for recognition from others Problem is not people in ministry being paid Problem is people being paid to do ministry Money in ministry to be support, not motivation Never do for money, what won’t do just for God

14. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

15. Our Motivation To Serve God Is To Be... #1 Voluntary #2 Unselfish #3 Congruous Not “have to”, but “want to” “want to” for right reasons Motivate same way to be motivated

16. #3 Congruous Motivation same way to be motivated not as being lords...but examples ☑ leaders to be voluntary, unselfish ☑ Not to motivate externally, deceitfully Not guilt, arm twisting or pressure Not gimmicks, or appealing to flesh seek to lead others into same heart

17. #3 Congruous Motivation same way to be motivated not as being lords...but examples ☑ leaders to be voluntary, unselfish ☑ Not to motivate externally, deceitfully Not guilt, arm twisting or pressure Not gimmicks, or appealing to flesh seek to lead others into same heart

18. #3 Congruous Motivation same way to be motivated not as being lords...but examples ☑ leaders to be voluntary, unselfish ☑ Not to motivate externally, deceitfully be an example of right motives for others Not guilt, arm twisting or pressure Not gimmicks, or appealing to flesh seek to lead others into same heart

19. Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. Philippians 3:17-19

20. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Philippians 3:17-19

21. whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame— who set their mind on earthly things. Philippians 3:17-19

22. But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you... 2 Peter 2:1-3

23. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. 2 Peter 2:1-3

24. Our Motivation To Serve God Is To Be... #1 Voluntary #2 Unselfish #3 Congruous #4 Eternally Minded Not “have to”, but “want to” “want to” for right reasons Motivate same way to be motivated Serve audience of One

25. We must not be troubled by unbelievers when they say that this promise of reward makes the Christian life a mercenary affair. There are different kinds of reward. C.S. Lewis, Teacher, Writer, Writer, Speaker (1898-1963) Speaker (1898-1963)

26. There is the reward which has no natural connexion with the things you do to earn it, and is quite foreign to the desires that ought to accompany those things. C.S. Lewis, Teacher, Writer, Writer, Speaker (1898-1963) Speaker (1898-1963)

27. Money is not the natural reward of love; that is why we call a man mercenary if he marries a woman for the sake of her money. C.S. Lewis, Teacher, Writer, Writer, Speaker (1898-1963) Speaker (1898-1963)

28. But marriage is the proper reward for a real lover, and he is not mercenary for desiring it. C.S. Lewis, Teacher, Writer, Writer, Speaker (1898-1963) Speaker (1898-1963)

29. For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. Galatians 1:10

30. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24

31. Our Motivation To Serve God Is To Be... #1 Voluntary #2 Unselfish #3 Congruous #4 Eternally Minded Not “have to”, but “want to” “want to” for right reasons Motivate same way to be motivated Serve audience of One

32. each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it 1Corinthians 3:13-14

33. each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. 1Corinthians 3:13-14

34. each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 1Corinthians 3:13-14

35. Our Motivation To Serve God Is To Be... #1 Voluntary #2 Unselfish #3 Congruous #4 Eternally Minded Not “have to”, but “want to” “want to” for right reasons Motivate same way to be motivated Serve audience of One

36. Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power; In the beauties of holiness.... Psalm 110:3

37. Our Motivation To Serve God Is To Be... #1 Voluntary #2 Unselfish #3 Congruous #4 Eternally Minded Not “have to”, but “want to” “want to” for right reasons Motivate same way to be motivated Serve audience of One