"Then he [Gamaliel] addressed them [the Sanhedrin]: "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."" - Acts 5:35-39 (NIV)
do you serve to please God or do you serve to please man? if you serve to please man, then not only do you not have the assurance that you are doing the will of God; your "acts of service" are dead works which will not survive the Day of Judgment (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15). if you serve to please God, then not only do you have the assurance that you are doing the will of God; your acts of service are living sacrifices which build for the kingdom.
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." - Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
link: why do you serve? (9 may 09)
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