If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. (1 Timothy 4:6 NIV)
We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities…
Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.
1 Corinthians 4:1–2
By my servant David I will rescue my people Israel…
2 Samuel 3:18
A servant must be available to do his master’s will. Various biblical words are translated “servant” — some emphasizing the task and others emphasizing the relationship to the master…