From the beginning and throughout the Bible we see that Service (sacrifice) without Knowledge is worthless. The first example is Cain and Abel. Abel knew God, he knew God's will, and therefore he offered a perfect lamb, foreshadowing Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Cain, on the other hand, because he didn't know God's will, he worked hard to have something to offer to God, but his effort was worthless. Another example is Saul and David, God even said to Saul: 1 Samuel 15:22. Because Saul didn't Know God, he thought offerings and sacrifices were more important than obedience. David, on the other hand, had an intimate relationship with God to the point that God called him "man after His own heart". This truth is also found in Hosea 6:6. Another example is Martha and Mary. Luke 10:38-42. We can see how KNOWING GOD is priority over SERVING GOD. I'm not saying that we shouldn't serve God and serve Others, but as Jesus said, KNOWING GOD comes first. If we really KNOW God we will SERVE Him and our neighbor, SERVICE will be the RESULT (consequence) of KNOWING GOD. Nobody has ever SERVED God and Others more than Jesus Christ, but He did it because He knew that was God's will for Him. Jesus said in Matthew 7:22-23. This is Jesus' assurance that is possible to SERVE Him without KNOWING Him. Worst of all, those are not only good deeds, like helping the poor, those are Gifts. Think about it: Have you ever Prophesied? Have you ever Healed someone? Have you done Many Wonders in Jesus' Name?
Conclusion: God is calling us to a deeper relationship, to a stronger commitment, to a life of love and service.
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