February 23, 2025 - INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE HEART

Cheryl Zamora 

Serving in humility is a powerful concept. It involves putting others before oneself, acting with selflessness and compassion, and recognizing that every person has inherent value and dignity. It means performing acts of service without seeking recognition or reward, but rather out of a genuine desire to help and uplift others. 

The Bible is filled with teachings about humility and serving others. 

In Philippians 2:5-8, it is written: “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!” This passage underscores Jesus' willingness to humble Himself and serve humanity, even at the cost of his life. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of humility. 

Galatians 5:13 says: "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." This verse emphasizes that true freedom in Christ leads to humble service motivated by love for others. 

There are other Bible verses that collectively teach and illustrate the Biblical principle that humility and service are core aspects of a life dedicated to following Christ. Serving in humility is not just an act, but a reflection of one's heart and attitude towards others.