if you're like most people, you seek the admiration of your neighbors, your coworkers, your friends and your family members. but the eagerness to please others should never overshadow your eagerness to please God. if you seek to fulfill the purpose that God has in store for you, then you must be a "doer of the Word". and how can you do so? easy.....by putting God first.
in Matthew 6:33, it is made clear, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you". God has given you a priceless guidebook, an indispensable tool for "seeking His kingdom". that tool, of course, is the Holy Bible. it contains thorough instructions which, if followed, lead to fulfillment, righteousness and salvation.
but for those who would ignore God's Word, Martin Luther has this to say, "You may as well quit reading and hearing the Word of God and give it to the devil if you do not desire to live according to it." Luther understood that obedience leads to abundance just as surely as disobedience leads to disaster; you should understand it too.
each new day presents countless opportunities to put God in first place.......or not. when you honor HIM by living according to HIS commandments, you earn the abundance and peace that HE promises. but, if you ignore God's teachings, you will inevitably bring needless suffering upon yourself and your family.
would you like a time-tested formula for successful living? here it is: don't just listen to God's Word, live by it. sounds simple right? perhaps it is simple, but it is also the only way to reap the marvelous riches that God has in store for you. remember this: when it comes to telling the world about your relationship with God, your actions speak much more loudly than your words......so behave yourself accordingly......have a good day all of you !!!
quote of the day:
"Conviction is worthless until it is converted into conduct." by Thomas Carlyle
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