*TOPIC: WHAT DO YOU STAND TO GAIN?*(Series 1)
*Scripture Reading:* Proverbs 21:2-3
*"Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed]."*(AMP)
This morning by God's Grace, we will be going into another series as the Holy Spirit will be revealing Himself to us. Remain blessed in Him in Jesus name. Amen!
The fact that we came from Christian homes doesn't really makes us a child of God or followers of Christ. Our faith and righteousness living, obedient to God's ordinances, walking in accordance to His divine will, your character, motives towards divine agenda of God in your life will dictate your stand for God and reason for your living.
Our motive always must reflect a desire to please God, and not to impress people. This alerts us to be conscious always of the motive of our actions. Today's scripture, Proverbs 21:2 says that *“every way of a man seems right in his eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart”,* because we too can be self-deceived; we must ask the Lord to expose the inner motives that cast shadow across our minds and dim our spiritual discernment. Psalm 139:24 says; *"And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way."*(AMP)
In the same manner, before criticizing someone else, we need to pause long enough to discover our even motive. *Failing to do this can bring disastrous results. What is often termed “constructive criticism may actually be destructive jealously, since the easiest way to raise our own status is to bring someone down. Are you willing to question your motives before you offer criticism? Does the critical finger you point need to be pointed first toward you?* The motives behind criticism are always more important to deal with than the criticism itself. Therefore child of God, be conscious of the motives of your criticism always to avoid wrong interpretation of your motive.
CHECK YOUR MOTIVES AND ACTIONS TODAY, *WHAT DO YOU STAND TO GAIN?* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a great day, peace.
*Prayer point:* Oh dear Lord, help me to reveal your real self in my Christian journey in Jesus Christ name. Amen!
T.S. AFOLAYAN
*TOPIC: WHAT DO YOU STAND TO GAIN?*(Series 1)
*Scripture Reading:* Proverbs 21:2-3
*"Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed]."*(AMP)
This morning by God's Grace, we will be going into another series as the Holy Spirit will be revealing Himself to us. Remain blessed in Him in Jesus name. Amen!
The fact that we came from Christian homes doesn't really makes us a child of God or followers of Christ. Our faith and righteousness living, obedient to God's ordinances, walking in accordance to His divine will, your character, motives towards divine agenda of God in your life will dictate your stand for God and reason for your living.
Our motive always must reflect a desire to please God, and not to impress people. This alerts us to be conscious always of the motive of our actions. Today's scripture, Proverbs 21:2 says that *“every way of a man seems right in his eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart”,* because we too can be self-deceived; we must ask the Lord to expose the inner motives that cast shadow across our minds and dim our spiritual discernment. Psalm 139:24 says; *"And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way."*(AMP)
In the same manner, before criticizing someone else, we need to pause long enough to discover our even motive. *Failing to do this can bring disastrous results. What is often termed “constructive criticism may actually be destructive jealously, since the easiest way to raise our own status is to bring someone down. Are you willing to question your motives before you offer criticism? Does the critical finger you point need to be pointed first toward you?* The motives behind criticism are always more important to deal with than the criticism itself. Therefore child of God, be conscious of the motives of your criticism always to avoid wrong interpretation of your motive.
CHECK YOUR MOTIVES AND ACTIONS TODAY, *WHAT DO YOU STAND TO GAIN?* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a great day, peace.
*Prayer point:* Oh dear Lord, help me to reveal your real self in my Christian journey in Jesus Christ name. Amen!
T.S. AFOLAYAN
