When you know what ministry is and isn’t you want be easily discouraged or deceived.

  1. Ministry is after salvation, not for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-10).
  2. Ministry is selfless, not selfish (Matthew 16:24-27).
  3. Ministry is serving others, not being served (Matthew 20:24-28).
  4. Ministry is God-centered, not man-centered (1 Thessalonians 2:1-6).
  5. Ministry is character based, not charisma based (1 Timothy 3:1-7).
  6. Ministry is voluntary, not involuntary (1 Corinthians 9:16-18).
  7. Ministry is Spirit-led, not feelings led (1 Corinthians 2:13).