He sat down, called the twelve disciples over to him, and said, "Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else."
Mark 9:35
Do not provoke my anger by worshiping idols you made with your own hands. Then I will not harm you.'
Jeremiah 25:6
"He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn't live in man-made temples, and human hands can't serve his needs - for he has no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need.
Acts 17:24-25
God of all creation, you are all we ever need. May we never make idols of our time, talent, and treasure, but rather, be good stewards, using all that you have given us to bring glory to your name. Amen.
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