In the workplace, promotions bring both privileges and responsibilities—more pay, but also more expectations. In God’s kingdom, it’s similar. Growing faith brings priceless blessings: the comfort of being God’s child, the peace of knowing eternity is secure. But it also brings new opportunities to serve. Jesus warns against seeking the benefits of discipleship while dodging its responsibilities. Yet he doesn’t drive us with threats—he helps us see that while increased faith increases duty, increased duty increases joy. The believer knows he serves the One who came to serve us first. And just as Christ found joy in serving us, we find delight in serving others in his name.