Out of his eye there is no energy, no enthusiasm, no heart. Men, we are to work as we did as boys when we knew our father was watching, because our heavenly Father is watching—always!
We must recover the biblical truth—the Reformation truth—that our vocation, be it ever so humble, is a divine calling. Lastly, our work must be done with an eye to excellence. Christians should always do good work. Christians ought to be the best workers wherever they are. They ought to have the best attitude, the best integrity, and the best dependability.
If what the pollsters tell us is true—that there is little difference in the work ethics of Christians and non-Christians—we have cause for alarm. We must recover the biblical truth—the Reformation truth—that our vocation, be it ever so humble, is a divine calling, and thus be liberated to do it for the glory of God. This alone will take the church out into the world. First, take an honest assessment of your life, using the Scriptures as a standard as you answer these questions:.
This article is adapted from Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide.
He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Spokane, Washington, and have four children and an ever-increasing number of grandchildren.
How to Root out Apathy with the Power of Habit. Glenna Marshall. NET Bible Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver. A Psalm by David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Young's Literal Translation He who is sacrificing praise honoureth Me, As to him who maketh a way, I cause him to look on the salvation of God!
Additional Translations For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. Psalm Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. Psalm Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps. The greatest sequel to this instruction is that Jesus in all he was and was to do came not to set aside or annual the Law but to fulfill it.
Separating the counterfeit from the Real. The gauntlet is down, and the standard is set now threefold: First, righteousness must be greater than the religious leaders ; Secondly, a life of perfection which is like God the Father , and now, third, righteous acts not to be seen by men If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Public Verses Private Acts of Worship. Here the command is to worship God by giving to those with needs around you but to do it privately and quietly.
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