Written by: Char Klima
Reading: Matthew 6:1-6
Motivation and attitude appear pretty important to Jesus. The beginning of the sixth chapter of Matthew is a stern warning against personal pride, immediately following His statement in chapter 5 about being perfect. Contradictory? Not at all. God wants us to strive for perfection─God's perfection─but for His glory, not ours. Big difference! What did Jesus demonstrate in His life? Humbleness, compassion, sincerity, servant hood, obedience. The world certainly doesn't applaud these virtues and we don't get any earthly points either. Jesus says, "Follow Me," and God will reward you. Are you willing to trust God for His reward? Remember, only our Holy God has the credentials to exalt Himself.
Dear Lord: Humble my heart so that I might try to imitate your dear Son and serve You alone, looking for your loving grace as my only reward. Amen
Reading: Matthew 6:1-6
Motivation and attitude appear pretty important to Jesus. The beginning of the sixth chapter of Matthew is a stern warning against personal pride, immediately following His statement in chapter 5 about being perfect. Contradictory? Not at all. God wants us to strive for perfection─God's perfection─but for His glory, not ours. Big difference! What did Jesus demonstrate in His life? Humbleness, compassion, sincerity, servant hood, obedience. The world certainly doesn't applaud these virtues and we don't get any earthly points either. Jesus says, "Follow Me," and God will reward you. Are you willing to trust God for His reward? Remember, only our Holy God has the credentials to exalt Himself.
Dear Lord: Humble my heart so that I might try to imitate your dear Son and serve You alone, looking for your loving grace as my only reward. Amen
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