'The central goal of Christian life

"Owe no one anything, except the continuing debt to love one another , for he who loves another has fulfilled the law." Romans 13:8

"Serve one another in love." Galatians 5:13

God gives us, among the good things — hard work, conflict, self-denial, and bearing the cross.

The central goal of Christian life , is ministry or serving. Some say, "Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."

Yes, but there is no way of glorifying God, except by living to bless the world in Christ's name, to bless others by . . .

serving them,

loving them,

helping them,

and doing them good.

We are debtors, therefore, to everyone we meet.

We owe them love; we owe them service.

We are not to put ourselves on little thrones and demand homage and service from others; rather we are to do the serving.

Christ came "did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

And we should act the same way as our Lord.

"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet — you also should wash one another's feet.

I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you!" John 13:14-15

"The greatest among you will be your servant!" Matthew 23:11