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If we offer particular acts of avodas kodesh service, it should be used in serving. One who functions as a rabbinic moreh should be active in teaching.

One who imparts chizzuk (strengthening, encouragement) should be active in that avodas kodesh ministry. One who makes tzedakah (contributions) should do so with nedivut (generosity). The one in manhigut (leadership), with diligence. The one in bikkur cholim (visiting the sick) and gemilut chasadim (benevolence), with simcha.

Let ahavah (agape) be without tzevi’ut (hypocrisy). Hate what is haRah, be devoted to what is tov.

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if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(A) if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(B) if it is giving, then give generously;(C) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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Love must be sincere.(D) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(E)

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  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others