Scripture: "If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen."
- 1 Peter 4:11
Observation: Context of preparation of end times, and being ready for Christ return. Peter distinguishes the a separation in ministry roles according to some scholars but I argue it leaves the context of the verse.
Application: Every thing we say and do should be in an attitude of worship to God. That's the point. If you can get that; you've succeeded at being a Christian. I'm not talking salvation, nor works show true faith. But I'm talking about that if we really intend to do or say anything we need to be sure that it uplifts God in the process.
We can also be assured that God will provide the strength and the words to say; so we should just rely on him to guide us along the path of righteousness.
It's simple, straight-forward, and easy to do. We are the ones who complicate it.
Let's re-fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith so we can continue down this path of righteous living.
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