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As a diligent student of the Bible, you will want to make sure the Bible really says what this study says.  Always remember to test all things with God's word - as the Bereans did.  They "received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so" (Acts 17:11). 

First, read the study all the way through, without looking up the Scriptures.  Then read the study again, this time looking up the Scriptures.  Highlight or mark each verse you look up so you can easily find it later.

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Jesus Christ took on the form of a bond servant, leaving us an example that we should be like He is (Phil. 2:7; 1 John 2:6).  By doing so, He did not live to please Himself, seeking His own good, but He sought the good of His neighbor (Rom. 15:3; 1 Cor. 10:24).

We are also to imitate Christ by practicing righteousness to please the Father (1 Cor. 11:1; Eph. 5:1; 1 John 3:7).  We are no longer living to please self, but Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 5:15).  Jesus says we should serve others in need, as He was a servant to others in need (Matt. 20:26-28; Mark 10:43-45).

Jesus bore our sins that we might die to sin by living to righteousness (1 Peter 2:24).   This can also be said another way.  Overcome evil by doing good and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts (Rom. 12:21; 13:14).

Whoever keeps Christ’s words or sayings, by walking in the same manner as Jesus Christ walked, will be truly perfected (1 John 2:5-6).  Jesus Christ’s sayings, which He received from God, are not burdensome (1 John 5:3; John 12:49).  In fact, Jesus said that His Way is easy and His load is light or pleasant (Matt. 11:30).  It is the Way to give rest to our weary souls (Matt. 11:28-29).  It is the Way to the abundant life (John 10:10).

Yes, we are to use our bodies as slaves to righteousness (Rom. 6:13, 18-19).   Another word for bond servant is slave-servant.  It is the bond servants who will serve God in His temple when He returns (Rev. 22:3).  So, engage in good deeds for God today by showing hospitality to strangers and practicing righteousness (Titus 2:14; 1 Tim. 5:10; Rom. 12:13).  Entertain the lowly, the crippled, the lame and the blind (Luke 14:13; Matt. 5:16).  By doing so, we shall assure our hearts before Jesus Christ and be bond servants for Him (1 John 3:18-19).  

(Feel free to give copies of this study to others who want to know God’s truth.   You will be doing God’s Will when you show and tell others how to live this special Way.)      

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