| September 3, 2001 |
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| "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved." 1Corinthians 10:31-33 Paul has stated certain great principles that relate to Christian liberty. One of those principles is: "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient." Also, "all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not." Now here is another one: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." This should be applied to every believer's life-style. A Christian woman can wash dishes, do laundry, all for the glory of God! A Christian man can mow the lawn, and go to work for the glory of God! Regardless of what you are doing and where you are doing it, if you cannot do it for the glory of God, you should not be doing it!! As we live like this, we are a testimony to the world ~ that those who are lost might be saved. Paul's criterion for all his actions was not what he liked best, but what was best for those around him. If we make the good of others one of our primary goals, we will develop a serving attitude that pleases God. Christian's, it is more important for us to make tracks in the world than to give out tracts. We make a better impression on others as they "watch" our tracks in essence of hoping they will "read" our tracts. People are watchful ~ and they read our tracks in life better than the ones we hand out. It is a good thing to hand out tracts, but along with them we must also make the right kind of tracks! Application: Our actions must be motivated by God's love so that all we do will be for His glory. In all you do, ask yourself, "How can I honor God through this action?" Let US develop a SERVING attitude that pleases GOD! Have a blessed day in the Lord! Love in Christ, Sandy |