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📖 Bible Study Topic: Incentives to Serve God | Les Incitations à Servir Dieu

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🔹 1. Introduction /

English:

Why do we serve God? Is it out of fear, obligation, love, or hope for reward? The Bible reveals that God gives both spiritual and practical motivations—incentives—for walking faithfully with Him.

Français :

Pourquoi servons-nous Dieu ? Est-ce par peur, obligation, amour ou espérance de récompense ? La Bible révèle que Dieu donne des motivations spirituelles et pratiques — des incitations — pour marcher fidèlement avec Lui.

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🔹 2. Biblical Incentives to Serve God / Les Incitations Bibliques à Servir Dieu

🟠 A. Love for God / L’Amour pour Dieu

• ​Verse: John 14:15 – “If you love me, keep my commandments.”
• ​Verset : Jean 14:15 – « Si vous m’aimez, gardez mes commandements. »

Explanation / Explication :

Our love for God is the strongest incentive. Love leads to obedience without pressure.

Testimony / Témoignage :

“There was a season in my life when I was tired of religion. But when I discovered God’s love for me through Jesus, I started obeying not out of fear, but out of love. His love was my new reason.”

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🟠 B. Eternal Reward / Récompense Éternelle

• ​Verse: Matthew 6:20 – “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…”
• ​Verset : Matthieu 6:20 – « Amassez-vous des trésors dans le ciel… »

Explanation / Explication :

God promises eternal rewards for our faithfulness, not just temporary benefits.

Testimony / Témoignage :

“I gave up a high-paying job opportunity to become more active in Church It was tough, but I held on to Matthew 6:20—trusting that God’s eternal reward outweighs earthly riches.”

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🟠 C. Peace and Fulfillment / Paix et Accomplissement

• ​Verse: Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God… will guard your hearts.”
• ​Verset : Philippiens 4:7 – « Et la paix de Dieu… gardera vos cœurs. »

Explanation / Explication :

Serving God brings an inner peace and fulfillment that nothing else in this world can provide.

Testimony / Témoignage :

“After trying everything the world offered—parties, money, success—I still felt empty. But when I returned to Christ, I found a peace I had never known.”

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🟠 D. Divine Protection and Blessing / Protection et Bénédiction Divines

• ​Verse: Psalm 91:1–2 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High…”
• ​Verset : Psaume 91:1–2 – « Celui qui demeure sous l’abri du Très-Haut… »

Explanation / Explication :

Serving God brings protection, direction, and provision even in difficult times.

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🔹 3. Key Takeaway / Point Clé

English:

God is not only worthy of service because of who He is, but He graciously gives us reasons—spiritual and practical—to stay faithful.

Français :

Dieu mérite notre service simplement parce qu’Il est Dieu, mais Il nous donne aussi gracieusement des raisons — spirituelles et pratiques — de Lui rester fidèles.

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🔹 4. Discussion Questions / Questions de Discussion

1. ​What motivates you the most to serve God?

Qu’est-ce qui vous motive le plus à servir Dieu ?

1. ​How can we keep our incentives pure (not selfish)?

Comment pouvons-nous garder des motivations pures (non égoïstes) ?

1. ​Can you share a time when God rewarded your faithfulness?

Pouvez-vous partager un moment où Dieu a récompensé votre fidélité ?

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