Called to Freedom

You were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

"In relationships, God desires that we focus on our responsibilities, not insist on our rights. Husbands, having a submissive wife is not a right to be demanded; being a loving, caring husband is a responsibility to fulfill. This principle applies to all other kinds of relationships. Someday, God will reward us not for what we received, but for what we gave."

Neil T. Anderson, Freedom in Christ.

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Here's a related thought:

"Life is most enjoyed when we give ourselves away. In that sense the generous could be described as hedonistic. They experience indescribable pleasure in serving the good of others and knowing that someone else's life was enriched as a secret indulgence. ... Generosity is the natural overflow of love. Love not only expands our hearts, but increases our capacity to give of ourselves. Jesus reminds us, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13)." Erwin McManus, Uprising.