As a follow on to this post, I would submit for your consideration, the following.
- A Slave serves from a point of fear, towards the purpose of self preservation.
- An Orphan serves from a point of loss, towards the purpose of identity
- A Son serves from the point of identity, towards the purpose of the Father\’s mission
- A King or a Priest, serves from a point of identity, exercising their authority in humility and service.
Only the last two describe the Child of God: we are Kings and Priests (Rev. 5:10), and Sons of God (Gal. 3:26)
Both the slave and the orphan serve for selfish reasons.
A Recovering Legalist 