Introductory Thoughts
The believer’s every endeavour should be done for the Lord and not simply for men. All should be done to the glory of God even to the extent of what man eats and drinks (1 Corinthians 10:31). Before the believer considers changing appearance for the sake of beauty, he or she should ask whether or not this thing will bring glory to God. Before a believer marks his flesh with a tattoo, he should consider the words of His God (Leviticus 19:28). Before spending a great deal of money on one’s appearance, he should ask if God would rather the money be given elsewhere. Every aspect of man’s life is about pleasing the One who created him with and for a specific purpose (Revelation 4:11).
Devotional Thoughts
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(For children): To be able to please God in everything we do, we must first prepare our hearts as Ezra did to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it (Ezra 7:10). Remembering what Christ did for us helps us to properly focus upon glorifying Him (2 Corinthians 5:15).
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(For everyone): How can you do everything to the glory of God? How can this even apply to how you deal with your appearance? Do you seek to glorify Him in everything you do?
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Have you been secretly murmuring that these things should not matter to God? Have you forgotten He purchased you with His blood and that you are not your own (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)?
Prayer Thoughts
- Ask the Lord to help you do all to His glory.
- Ask God to help you place your all upon the altar.
Song
IS YOUR ALL ON THE ALTAR?
