In the spiritual world, all service is sacred and exhilarating, devoid of menial connotations as even servitals are revered by higher orders. [1]
The ascension plan equips ascenders for transcendent service in the grand universe, where mortal progression serves a divine purpose of experiential training for future service beyond the present universe age. [2] The cross is a sacred symbol of unselfish service, inspiring us to devote our lives to the welfare and salvation of others. [3] Do not allow social service to divert from preaching the gospel of the kingdom. [4] Do not stifle feelings of service; give expression to urges of affection in intelligent ministry to the real needs of your fellows. [5] To advance civilization, embrace service and brotherhood in the kingdom, drawing near with unselfish love to spread the light of truth. [6] The Spirit is the ministry of divine love and endless mercy from God to all creation. [7]
To achieve greatness in my Father's kingdom, one must serve all as a minister and become a server of their brethren, progressing towards breaking down barriers to bring all men to know and believe in the saving truth of the living God. [8] The importance of the work in the world we live in far outweighs the burden of self-importance. [9]
The evolution of civic consciousness is marked by the recognition of the obligation and privilege of social service, reflecting the ideals of statehood. [10] Religion must remain a personal experience while maintaining motivation for unselfish, loving social service amidst changing societal influences. [11] Serve with new and amazing devotion, proclaiming the gospel of love and truth to all. [12]
The satisfaction derived from service stimulates and enhances the value of unselfish devotion to the kingdom of truth, inspiring and encouraging spiritual service among the seraphic hosts. [13] The Spirit of Truth empowers loving service to uplift all races, transcending temporal power. [14]
You can do important work by prioritizing the work itself over your own self-importance, avoiding the burden of ego and increasing your chances of success. [15]
Jesus came as one who served, exemplifying a religion of humble and selfless devotion, teaching his followers to prioritize service over seeking places of honor or power. [16] There is no fruit of loving service unless we abide in Jesus, for He is the true vine and we are the branches. [17] The essence of Jesus' teaching is a life of loving service, dedicated to seeking the Father's will and serving the brotherhood of man. [18] Service to the least is service to Jesus, as part of the loving worship and freewill service that Christ Michael taught on Earth. [19] Jesus reminds us that he serves with and through us, ordaining us to go forth into the world and yield the fruit of loving service to others. [20]
The story of the Good Samaritan embodies the true essence of service to one's neighbor. [21] The good shepherd leads his flock with love and sacrifice, seeking to bring all souls into the fold of the Father. [22] Utilize your talents wisely and faithfully, for those who work diligently will be rewarded abundantly. [23] The great landholder had two sons, one who initially refused but later went to work, and the other who pretended obedience but did not follow through. [24] Jesus taught his apostles: “I am the vine, and you are the branches,” emphasizing the importance of bearing much fruit in loving service to others. [25] Jesus' act of washing the apostles' feet signified the importance of humble service in the spiritual kingdom. [26]
Loyalty blossoms from an intelligent appreciation of universe brotherhood; one cannot take without giving in return. [27] The beneficence of God leads to intelligent, freehearted worship. [28]
Remember that service is the byproduct of spiritual transformation, and let your actions be a reflection of your devotion to proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom above all else. [29] Finding God leads to a desire for loving service to less enlightened others, as a result of the indescribable triumph in discovering divine reality. [30] Social service is the result of moral thinking and religious living, but it is not the entirety of religious experience. [31]
Service is the fruit of the spirit, shown through loving, unselfish, courageous, fair, honest, hopeful, trusting, merciful, good, tolerant, and peaceful actions towards others. [32] True religion unfailingly manifests itself in practical avenues of social service as a result of the possession of the spirit of true religion. [33]
The Nebadon educational system supports the assignment of tasks with qualified teachers guiding the best methods for completion. [34]
Jesus exemplified the infinite worth of the finite through his selfless service to humankind, highlighting the importance of valuing oneself and others as expressed in the golden rule. [35]
In economics, profit motivation is to service motivation what fear is to love in religion; however, the profit motive need not always be solely selfish. [36] Service is a manifestation of divinity correlated in personality as ministry. [37] Teamwork is crucial, as few are the duties for the lone servant in the universe. [38] The goal of time is to achieve divine and perfect service, as the cycles of play and progress alternate in pursuit of the superservice of eternity. [39] God, in every situation, understands and participates in the needs and experiences of all intelligent creatures for their welfare. [40] Service to one's fellows is the highest concept of spirit brotherhood, transcending selfish desires for personal salvation. [41] The ideal life is one of loving service, not one of fearful apprehension or ostentatious self-abasement. [42] Loving service reveals God to fellows, as demonstrated by Jesus during his time on earth. [43] The service of the kingdom requires courageous manhood to lay down one's life for the love of truth. [44] Only trustworthiness paves the way for increased service; untrustworthiness alone can hinder the opportunity for advancement. [45] The sanctity of service lies in unselfish labor for the welfare of beings in need and distress. [46] Play ever alternates with service, leading ultimately to the superservice of eternity. [47]
Achieving unity in service by recognizing the identity of indwelling spirits while embracing diversity in intellect, emotion, and behavior, all while honoring one's unique endowments. [48] Serve as for God in all you do, for all work of the realm is sacred. [49] Serve believers and unbelievers alike with righteous ministry of loving service, the powerful social lever to uplift all races. [50] The universe station and status provide opportunity for character acquired by enlightened experience. [51] What God does for us, we have the chance to reciprocate for the Supreme Being in love, joy, and service in the mutual experience of the universe. [52]
Spiritual progress is achieved by continuously imparting to others the knowledge and wisdom received from spiritual benefactors, serving as pupil-teachers on the journey towards Paradise. [53]
Wholehearted loving service facilitates contact with one's indwelling Adjuster, surpassing isolated mysticism and religious fanaticism. [54] Service illuminates the deferred rewards inherent in unselfish actions. [55] Man develops character and unfolds moral nature through unselfish service in loving relations with others, in personal and familial contexts. [56] Discover spiritual reality by means of service, revealing the goodness of spirit values. [57]
Drawing close to fellows with service destroys prejudice engendered by ignorance, revealing divine love in daily living and leading others to a saving knowledge of the Father's love. [58] Faith sons find deliverance from flesh through service to the Father in heaven. [59] The greatest is he who serves in the kingdom of heaven. [60] Purposeful service, not slavery, produces the highest satisfaction and expresses the divinest dignity. [61]
Solitary Messengers serve without limitation, executing justice or gathering intelligence in the superuniverses, with a preference for serving in Orvonton where the need is greatest and heroic efforts are plentiful, resulting in a more fulfilling role for all in needier realms. [62]
See also: UB 110:3.9.