When we think about “acts of service,” we often think of things that require our hands to do. But Jesus shows us that service is done by both word and deed. Jesus was clear: as his followers, we are meant to serve one another, and there are a variety of ways to do that. But when it comes to driving out the real demons in people’s lives, Jesus does this through the spoken word and the authority of his voice. Yes, we serve others by showing them the love of Christ, but we also serve others by telling them about the love of Christ and the power only he has to transform lives and set us free.

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