2 Corinthians 6:4-11

But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses, in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in troubles, in sleepless nights, in hunger,  by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,  by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left, through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, and yet true;  as unknown, and yet well-known; as dying and yet—see!—we continue to live; as those who are scourged and yet not executed;  as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.  We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide to you.

When considering the responsibility of a servant of God, take into account these items that Paul brings to light. Have you opened your hearts and mouths to those around you, that they may know Jesus Christ? This is also an encouragement for both leaders and everyone. To leaders: the call to lead comes with great responsibility which you will be held accountable to. To everyone: pray for your leaders for that very same reason. Lift them up! Come alongside of them to make their service a pleasure and benefit for all to the glory of God!