Verse 1 "For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles..."
Verse 7 "I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace..."
The language Paul uses leave no doubt to what his purpose in life is. He considers himself a prisoner and a slave to Jesus. He must do all that Jesus tells him to do, no matter what trouble it may cause him.
A prisoner and a slave.
I think that we have misunderstood what it means to be a disciple, what it means to be a Christian.
I think that we have taken the stance that God is our servant and should do all that we ask. But the truth is God answers no one.
But God serves everyone, because service comes from love.
Want to act like God? Want to imitate Jesus? Don't tell someone what to do but tell them how much you love them. Don't point out their faults but ask how you can help. Don't think anyone serves you but serve everyone.
Be a prisoner of love.
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