Keith Craft: God's servants are not people who just believe in Him or people who simply…
God's servants are not people who just believe in Him or people who simply strive to live with a biblical world-view and seek to do the right thing. God's servants are people who live with a transcendent cause - a cause beyond themselves. Who give their time, talent, and treasure to God. Who live not to make their own dreams come true, but to make God's Dream come true, through how they live.
The thought behind the quote
God's servants are not simply those who believe in Him or those who strive to live with a biblical worldview. Being a true servant of God means living with a purpose beyond personal desires and aspirations—a transcendent cause. It’s about giving your time, talent, and treasure to God and committing to fulfill His dream for the world through your own life. Transcendence means to reach beyond the ordinary and focus on what is eternal. A transcendent cause is a purpose that surpasses self-interest and is aligned with God’s higher vision for the world. It’s about giving your time, talent, and treasure to God and committing to fulfill His dream for the world through your own life.
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