Study: Selflessness leads to spiritual maturity

Selfless service to God and others both impacts and is impacted by transformational discipleship, according to a study conducted by LifeWay Research.

The survey shows 58 percent of Protestant churchgoers in the United States agree with the statement: "I am intentionally putting my spiritual gift(s) to use serving God and others." Seventeen percent disagree with the statement.

A greater percentage of respondents indicate they look for opportunities to serve others in the community. Asked to respond to the statement: "I intentionally try to serve people outside my church who have tangible needs," 60 percent agree -- although only 17 percent strongly agree. Fifteen percent disagreed with the statement. Read more