WEEK # 44

SERVICE

"God does notice us, and he watches over us.  But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs.  Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom. . . .  so often, your acts of service consist of simple encouragement or of giving mundane help with mundane tasks, but what glorious consequences can flow from mundane acts and small but deliberate deeds!"  (Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, Dec. 1974, pp. 4-5).

Questions and Activities

• What specific attitudes and attributes does the Lord require from us as we serve him?
• What does it mean to serve mammon (see Matthew 6:24)?
• What things could be considered mammon?  How can you avoid serving mammon?
• How has the Lord served you?  How have you served him?
• In what ways does the organization of the Church give us opportunities to serve others?
• What are the different attitudes that a person might have while serving others?  How does the attitude with which you serve influence what you gain from serving?
• Think of a specific experience when you gave service to another.  What were your feelings?
• How can you/ your families give service?
• What specific things can you do to develop a selfless attitude of service toward those around you?  

Topical Guide

Care

Church

Duty

Flock

Help

Minister

Needy

Serve

Service

Succor

Scriptures

Mosiah 2:12-22; 4:12-21

D&C 4; 72:3-4; 81:3-6

Luke 16:13

John 13:1-10

Romans 12:10-21

I Corinthians 12:13-31

Articles of Faith 1:13

Bible Dictionary

Church 

Mammon

Other Sources

Gospel Principles, chapter 28

Jesus the Christ, chapter 26, pp. 416-19