Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 – Much of this letter Paul is seeking to answer the Corinthian church’s questions on what’s allowed to do and what’s not. The posture of the church seems to be, “What can I get away with and still be considered a Christian?” How far can I go with sexual immortality and not be in the wrong? What connection can I have still with the pagan temples and not be in trouble? Where is the edge of all these things for I want to get as close as I can to it without falling over into sin. Paul then is having to navigate the difficult message of telling the church they have great freedoms in Christ to do so many things and that their life is eternally secure in Christ. Yet, not everything builds up. While “allowed” to do such things in Christ, not all things build you up nor build up the people around you. Paul then shares this verse, stop thinking about yourself only in this life. See your neighbor, see the people around you, and ask how can I use my life to encourage growth in their walk with the Lord? Can you see the vast difference there? Going from, “What can I get away with and still be Christian,” to, “How can my life help another person draw close to Jesus?” Both are living in the freedoms we have in Christ, but only one is truly fulfilling the calling God has given us. Your life is such a powerful tool God can use to bring others to Him. Find yourself daily seeking not how to use your life to please you, but to use it to lead others to the Savior that can change their whole story. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3117
Question To Ponder: What is one way you could use your life today to help someone know Jesus better?
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