Devoted Servant

Example of How to Live 1 Corinthians 16:15-18
    The Man - Stephanas
            Baptized by Paul - 1 Corinthians 1:16
            A man who met the requirements of how to live or Paul would not have mentioned him right after verse 13-14.

    A Believer - First Converts (vs. 15)
            Understands Biblical Truth
            Personally understands Biblical truth
            Truth has changed his life
            Because of the change he lovingly serves others

    A Devoted Servant - (apparently the service of Stephanas was in leading)
            Stephanas chose to be involved in serving God by serving others
            Choose to serve out of love (vs. 15, 17)      
                    Decided to serve - Stephanas had to make a choice to serve   
            Committed to serve in love (vs. 15) - Serve the saints
                    Committed to serve and stay with a church with many problems
            Submit to servants who love (vs. 16) - Paul looks back to what he has addressed
                    Submission to servants - follow good servants not false leaders
                    Significant because leaders are to be servants in God’s kingdom

    Refreshing to be Around (vs. 18)
            The attitude of love displayed through actions of service
            True loving servants are encouraging to be around