June 28, 2004
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Romans 15:7 “Accept one another, then , just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”
So, not only does showing love to all people bring praise to God, but it is the purposeful action of modeling oursleves after Christ that brings glory to Him. A simple idea, but it is just sticking with me today–it is not just what we do, but HOW we do what we do. It comes down to our attitude/heart.
Man, I really try not to show favoritism to anybody, but I’m not sure I am succeeding. I’ve gotta pray that God will keep me in check…This is the last scripture on favoritism for this week-tonight we start a new topic for next week…
I read chapter six from PDL–it’s titled “Life is a Temporary Assignment” I’ve never really connected with stuff that focuses on life in Heaven. Maybe I’m too young? I don’t know. I just don’t think about life after death yet, I guess cause I feel like the Lord has me here for a while. Maybe that’s stupid or crazy, but singing songs like “When the Roll is Called up Yonder” or “Sweet By and By” just don’t speak to me.
Nevertheless, I don’t connect with this chapter like I do others, but there is still great things to take from it. For instance, when you think of life on earth being temporary, it really can give you better perspective on, perhaps, how you spend your money-or how you treat people. Gaining accolades and accomplishing things that the people of this earth hold value on seems less important. I don’t really need a Master’s degree, or to become a film composer, or whatever. But more simply…How can You use me today, Lord?
just a thought…
BTW- I love songs on this album “Amazed” and “Everyone”- awesome!
Comments (3)
Nice. I too enjoyed that album, and in particular the song “Amazed.”
http://www.cmcentral.com/reviews/481.html
Favoritism is interesting. Definitely not something you usually think about as something you need to work on. I think have some of the same issues.
Favoritism… Hmm. You know, I still struggle with favoritism, even in our small group bible study. Certain people stop coming, and it seems like it’s not as big a deal as when others stop coming. It’s a big issue for me, too.
“Man, I really try not to show favoritism to anybody, but I’m not sure I am succeeding.”
^ FREAKIN AMEN. So what’s this about Azusa > Biola? I sense favoritism there.
*evil*
*runs for it*