10.15.17 // THE SPIRIT OF SERVING

THE SPIRIT OF SERVING
Whose Team Are You On?
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE

 

Acts 6:1 - Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

Acts 6:3-4 - Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

 

1. Full Of The Holy Spirit

Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

Ephesians 5:18 - Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him. (AMP)

 

2. Full Of Wisdom

Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever wins souls is wise.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

 

3. Full Of Faith

Acts 6:5 - And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit …

 

4. Full Of Grace and Power

Acts 6:8 - And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing.