Colossians 3:17 says, "Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
This idea to love God with all ya got is not only for God's sake. I think we often look at it this way: "i better love God with everything, or He sure will be mad." Or, "that didn't look like i did that 'in Jesus' name.' i better go back and do it again."
I think we miss a little bit of this command to love Him with all we got. It's not only to please God, but so that we are kept from sin! Look at this verse,
"And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it." Genesis 4:7, ESV.
When we cut a corner, or do something half-heartedly, that opens the door to sin. And the character of sin is not very polite, is it? Sin is crouching at the door, ready to push the door down, tackle, and get into the rest of your business.
When you are looking out on your day, do things excellently! Make a good name for Jesus, love Him through anything you do (i.e. doing the dishes for my wife is a LOT different than doing them for my former roommates, no offense guys), and avoid sin in the process.
I don't remember you ever doing the dishes for us.
ReplyDeletephil once did dishes for me and gwen in college. Well, he did them for Gwen - cuz I would have never done them myself. it was nice!
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