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誰有資格事奉神呢？是有特殊呼召的人，例如：牧師傳道？或者是能夠將聖經背誦得滾瓜爛熟、學識豐富、口才了得，又從事著高尚職業的人？然而，在回答這個問題之前，我們或許可以先看看聖經怎麼說。
我認為「愛」是成為神的僕人的先決條件。「我若能說人間的方言，甚至天使的語言，卻沒有愛，我就成為鳴的鑼、響的鈸一般。我若有先知講道的能力，也明白各樣的奧祕，各樣的知識，而且有齊備的信心，使我能夠移山，卻沒有愛，我就算不了甚麼。我若將所有的財產救濟窮人，又犧牲自己的身體讓人誇讚，卻沒有愛，仍然對我無益」（林前13:1-3）不論恩賜和能力有多大，如果缺乏「愛」，那麼所做的一切都只是為了榮耀自己，而不是讓人體會到神的愛。真正的神的僕人會愛主、愛人、懂得愛自己，也會愛護主所造的一切。他們不僅愛可愛的人，也愛那些不被人所重視的人。
神的僕人憑信心行事。「沒有信，就不能討神的喜悅，因為到神面前來的人必須信有神，並且信他會賞賜尋求他的人。」（來11:6）「信心」是建立在僕人與主人之間的基礎，是僕人事奉的動力和根據。在面對困難的環境時，信心更是不可或缺的，否則在事奉的過程中會感到困難重重，乏力不堪。神的僕人尋求更多的信心，以成就神的旨意。我們不應該看重自己的能力和才華，而應該看重上帝賜予我們的信心，因為「在信的人，凡事都能。」（可9:23）
在充滿競爭的世界中，神的僕人可能會不自覺地陷入相互比較的漩渦中。人們常常會比較事工的規模、財力和知名度等，這些是世俗衡量事物的標準。然而，作為神的僕人，我們應該效法基督的謙卑，以基督的心為心（腓2:5-11）。我們應該以謙卑的心態來事奉主，而不是為了榮耀自己。謙卑不僅是僕人的美德，也是他們的標誌。我們應該時刻自覺自己的不足，但不能以此為藉口推卻服侍的機會。
「人應該把我們看為基督的執事，為神的奧祕的管家。所求於管家的，是要他忠心。」（林前4:1-2）「忠誠」這個詞對於一般的僕人來說是一個基本的期待。同樣地，作為神的僕人，被主稱為「又善良又忠心的僕人」（太25:21）實在是最高的讚譽。忠心的僕人不僅關注他們做了多少事，或者取得了多大的成就。神所看重的是僕人是否在微小的事情上同樣用心和忠誠。只要在任何事情上都能夠忠誠地、認真地去做，必然蒙神悅納。
在面對快速變化的時代中，神的僕人需要同時具備「有智慧有見識」（雅3:13），以從上帝而來的智慧幫助他們明辨是非、善惡，對當下的處境做出適切的判斷，選擇上帝的道路，避免世界的誘惑。真理雖然恆久不變，但傳遞真理和實踐真理的方式卻在不斷變化。作為神的僕人，能夠與時並進，並善用當今的工具和科技來實踐使命，也是一門重要的功課。
誰有資格服侍神呢？其實每一個屬主的人都可以成為神的僕人，但其中有一定的要求。這些要求是生命的質素多於擁有甚麼技能。我們來服事主，心中所思念的不應該是自己要成為怎樣的人，而是上帝要我們成為怎樣的人。願我們都能立定志向，成為主所喜悅的僕人，仔細檢視生命的狀況，並好好預備自己以便能夠合神心意地事奉。
Who is qualified to serve God? Is it those with a special calling, such as pastors and evangelists? Or is it those who can recite the Bible fluently, possess abundant knowledge, eloquence, and engage in noble professions? However, before answering this question, perhaps we should first look at what the Bible says.
I believe that "love" is a prerequisite for being a servant of God. "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, I gain nothing." (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) Regardless of how great one's gifts and abilities are, without "love," everything done is merely for self-glory rather than allowing others to experience God's love. True servants of God love the Lord, love others, understand self-love, and care for all of God's creation. They love not only the lovable but also the unloved!
God's servants act in faith. "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." (Hebrews 11:6) "Faith" is the foundation of the relationship between servant and master, it is the motivation and basis for serving. In challenging environments, faith is indispensable, otherwise, one may feel powerless and ineffective in serving. God's servants seek greater faith to fulfill God's will. It's not about our abilities and talents, but about the faith God gives us, because "All things are possible for one who believes." (Mark 9:23)
In a world full of competition, God's servants may unintentionally fall into the vortex of comparison. People often compare the scale of ministries, financial strength, and popularity, using these as worldly standards. However, as servants of God, we should emulate the humility of Christ, with the mind of Christ. (Philippians 2:5-11) We should serve the Lord with humility, not for self-glory. Humility is not only a virtue of servants but also their hallmark. We should always be aware of our inadequacies but not use them as an excuse to reject opportunities for service.
"This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful." (1 Corinthians 4:1-2) "Faithfulness" is a basic expectation for servants, just as people expect it from any other servant. Similarly, as servants of God, being called "good and faithful servant" by the Lord (Matthew 25:21) is the highest praise. Faithful servants are not only concerned about how much they have done or achieved. What God values is whether the servant is equally dedicated and faithful in the smallest matters. As long as one can be faithful and diligent in everything, God will surely be pleased and will surely commend! (Luke 16:10-12)
In the face of a rapidly changing era, God's servants need to possess both "wisdom and understanding" (James 3:13), allowing wisdom from above to help them discern right from wrong, good from evil, and make appropriate judgments in the present circumstances, choosing God's path and avoiding the world's temptations. Although truth is eternal, the ways of conveying and practicing truth are constantly changing. As servants of God, being able to keep pace with the times and effectively utilize today's tools and technology to fulfill the mission is also an important lesson.
Who is qualified to serve God? In fact, every believer can be a servant of God, but there are certain requirements. These requirements are more about the quality of life than possessing particular skills. When we come to serve the Lord, what we should think about is not what kind of person we want to become but what kind of person God wants us to become. May we all set our hearts to become servants who please the Lord, carefully examine the condition of our lives, and prepare ourselves well to serve according to God's will.