Oh, if only we had that one thing! Everyone searches for that "thing" that makes them feel good about themselves when they are faltering. Some go shopping, many get a tatoo and still others look for that newest car, truck or SUV. YOU know so and so the actor was driving one.
Seekers come in all ages, shapes and ethnic backgrounds.
There are those who seek a great beach for sun and fun! There are those who seek to climb the highest peak. And there is some who will look for that fulfillment in those things that make or bring a smile to the face.
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being. 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience' sake; 26 for "the earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness." 27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience' sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, "This was offered to idols," do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience' sake; for "the earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness." 29 Conscience," I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience? 30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks? 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, 33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. NKJV
In remembering to glory God is to also to remember not to give offense to those who are of the church of God. In giving to others out of our heart we understand we are not seeking to profit from the "thing" we do to or for another. In this passage, one searching to glorify God will find that which truly delivers. The earth is the Lord's and all it's fullness!
The Lord did not come to reduce us, ever!!!!!
In being guided into daily life, yes, that daily living, we are to be giving glory to God. It is foremost in all that we do. Whether it is in meat, drink, or whatever we do is to glorify God in it. And in that, there should be no one wounded. And as we know too, that looking out for our brother or sister in Christ is right up there as well. ( no one should come out looking like they spent a night fighting off the lions)
If we truly sought out God ............really putting forth an effort to bow before Him and ask with a soft heart in the next thing we are to do, would and could benefit us so greatly and keep us from running off to do something we should never participate in.
In what we do today, will God be glorified?
Paul is showing men should not needlessly cause one to stumble due to a real legitimate right.
There are those who seek a great beach for sun and fun! There are those who seek to climb the highest peak. And there is some who will look for that fulfillment in those things that make or bring a smile to the face.
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being. 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience' sake; 26 for "the earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness." 27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience' sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, "This was offered to idols," do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience' sake; for "the earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness." 29 Conscience," I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience? 30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks? 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, 33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. NKJV
The Lord did not come to reduce us, ever!!!!!
In being guided into daily life, yes, that daily living, we are to be giving glory to God. It is foremost in all that we do. Whether it is in meat, drink, or whatever we do is to glorify God in it. And in that, there should be no one wounded. And as we know too, that looking out for our brother or sister in Christ is right up there as well. ( no one should come out looking like they spent a night fighting off the lions)
If we truly sought out God ............really putting forth an effort to bow before Him and ask with a soft heart in the next thing we are to do, would and could benefit us so greatly and keep us from running off to do something we should never participate in.
In what we do today, will God be glorified?
Paul is showing men should not needlessly cause one to stumble due to a real legitimate right.
Those who chase after worldly things will ultimately find death if they do not receive Jesus. They may find some success for awhile and in some things they greatly love, but that which is built on the sand will become the great event of failure in all arenas of one's life. It will fall greatly. It will take everything you love down with it.
The seeker who looks for life finds it in Jesus. There is no other life!
In thinking of the woman at the well found in John 4:1-42, He asked a favor of her. Would she give Him drink? She was intrigued by His question did not realize this was her Creator standing before her!
God comes. And He asks questions. Are we listening when He asks?
Then she was given comfort in what was before her. Benefits were on her horizon.
In thinking of the woman at the well found in John 4:1-42, He asked a favor of her. Would she give Him drink? She was intrigued by His question did not realize this was her Creator standing before her!
God comes. And He asks questions. Are we listening when He asks?
Then she was given comfort in what was before her. Benefits were on her horizon.
A true believer seeks Jesus the Christ. He
seeks His kingdom of peace, healing, health and wholeness. It is about the true
fellowship with the “one thing” that delivers.
A true believer desires “the better part would never be taken from
them", found in Luke 10:42. The true
reside wholly in Christ and dependent on Him alone and brings glory to His Name!
Luke 10:41 41 "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." NIV
Today, like Mary, we can choose the better. And it will not be taken away.
In choosing truth, we seek to reside in that peace that comforts and holds us in the place the Lord has made for us. It is the "one thing" that will shape you, create within you fire to go, and the boldness to speak with authority.
There are beneficial "things" but the one which delivers brings us into the life for godly living, it comes from the Cross where love was found. Jesus came to be "one" with us.....and in that we have become "ONE" with Him.
May our only motive be to love others at the Cross where life was taken and LIFE was given!
The pleasures of this world are fleeting, and so many lives are at stake. The pleasure in Knowing Jesus far outweighs this world, and He has provided everlasting life!
There are beneficial "things" but the one which delivers brings us into the life for godly living, it comes from the Cross where love was found. Jesus came to be "one" with us.....and in that we have become "ONE" with Him.
May our only motive be to love others at the Cross where life was taken and LIFE was given!
The pleasures of this world are fleeting, and so many lives are at stake. The pleasure in Knowing Jesus far outweighs this world, and He has provided everlasting life!
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