Today’s podcast topic is titled “Acts of Service – Acts of Humanity”.
I am talking about all things Acts of Service and I also want to go into what I call “The Martha Syndrome” as it is largely tied to acts of service.
There is a twist to this podcast as It is not all about Acts of Service as we can serve from the wrong motives and spirit which will not help us grow or help us relate with others from a good and healthy place. Enjoy listening and having a thought-provoking discussion on the subject of “Acts of Service”.
What are Acts of Service?
When you speak the love language of acts of service, it means you feel loved when others do things for you such as helping you around the house with chores, doing service tasks for you like shopping for you, helping you with the baby, doing your gardening, doing the cooking for you, etc.
•Acts of service communicates to the receiver of that love language that you care for them by being aware of their needs and choosing
•It makes them feel loved when you serve and do things for them.
Why Acts of Service – Acts of Humanity?
In the singles edition of Love Languages, Dr. Chapman makes a statement and it was so profound that the statement is “one of the fundamental languages of love is Acts of service”.
Scriptures References used in Podcast:
The greatest of all is the servant (Matthew 23:11).
It is better to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
Serve one another humbly in love (Galatians 5:13).
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another (1 Peter 4:10).
Share with the Lord's people who are in need, practice hospitality (Romans 12:13).
If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? (James 2:15-17)
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you (John 13: 15-17).
For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread (2 Thessalonians 3:11-12).
At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention (1 Timothy 5:13.)
Serve unto God and not as men-pleasers (Ephesians 6:6).
Proverbs 31 Woman, (Proverbs 31: 10-31).The virtue of Acts of Service is great and a great asset for you wherever you go.
In our world, men and women of service are seen, awarded, and celebrated. Think Mother Theresa or Florence Nightingale.
Action for Happiness is an organisation that was started with a vision for a happier world, where everyone can thrive.
Action for Happiness found that “GIVING” is the Number 1 key to happiness.
Action for Happiness website here: https://actionforhappiness.org/
Service should be purposeful and when our cup is full, we can serve and give well. When it is empty we get depleted fast and it is no good for our overall well-being physically, mentally, and spiritually.
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Lastly, I'd like to give credit to ItsWatR from Pixabay - Embrace for the music used in the intro and outro.
