Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
Week 7: Chapter 6 — Serving
Read Chapter 6 of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Key Scriptures: Mark 10:45; Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 4:10-11
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Serving others in the name of Christ is not a program to join — it is a discipline to cultivate, and Whitney shows how a life of intentional service reshapes us into the image of the One who came "not to be served, but to serve."
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Whitney defines serving as a spiritual discipline — something we do intentionally, regularly, and with the goal of godliness — rather than just a nice thing Christians do when they feel like it. What changes about how you approach service when you see it through that lens?
2.He draws attention to the danger of serving out of compulsion, guilt, or people-pleasing rather than out of a genuine love for God and people. How do you know when you are serving from the right motives — and what should you do when you discover your motives are mixed?
3.Whitney emphasizes that every Christian has been given spiritual gifts specifically for the purpose of serving others (1 Peter 4:10). Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? How are you currently using them — or how are you avoiding using them?