April 29, 2008
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In 1917, as a young student in China, Mao Zedong wrote that he “did not agree with the view that to be moral, the motive of one’s actions has to be benefiting others.” He believed that other people existed “only for me.” This credo of selfishness motivated Mao as he rose to leadership and throughout his life. With every action, he sought to benefit himself.
Many people-in business, politics, and relationships-apply this same principle. They make decisions based on tangible returns and act only when they will personally benefit in some way.
But the Bible teaches a completely different worldview. Paul explained that in every area of our lives, we Reap what we Sow. How can we Sow what is “good”? The Greek word indicates that “good” is what is honorable and useful, what brings joy and happiness, and what is consistent with the nature of God.
When should we “do good”…Sow Seeds from what God has given us…invest our time, talent, and treasure? Paul said we should do these things “while we have opportunity.” The Greek word indicates specific times and places. This means whenever we have the opportunity-anytime God opens a door.
Who should we help? We should pay special attention to fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, but we must not neglect others-neighbors or coworkers, people we pass in shops or on the street, drivers on the highway, passengers on planes or trains …anyone.
Today, seek to be a faithful servant and good steward of the resources God has given you. He’s given you time, talent, and treasure so you can serve His Kingdom, bless others, and help meet their needs.
I’m headed today for a CASA luncheon & VOA meeting in Sioux Falls.
& possiblily a new computer – Thank you President Bush
Comments (6)
Gotta love the stimulus checks! The wife is hoping for a new camera, I’m planning on some much needed landscaping and stuff that needs doing around the house. Oh, I plan on getting a little somethin’ somethin’ for me, but I haven’t quite pegged what I would like to get. All in good time!
Happy shopping for the computer. May you find a great deal!
RYC: I’m not a brand person per se. We have an eMachines computer at home that has been cruising along even after 3 years. My laptop is an HP and it is a pretty solid computer. I think I work on a Gateway at work, and aside from age, it is working pretty well. I’ve worked on Dell’s and a little bit on a Sony. My dad has a Toshiba laptop, and has been enjoying that. I tend to look at where I can get the most bang for my buck, which is why we purchased the eMachines computer for our home. If I were to purchase a computer today, laptops, I’d look at a Sony or a Toshiba. You definitely get more with a desktop, but I honestly couldn’t pin down a brand there. That’s probably not much help. I’m not much of a techie. I know just enough to get by and sound semi-knowledgeable about the topic. If Sioux Falls has a Best Buy, I know they were carrying some good deals this week, at least out here in Ohio.
Best of luck!
Hope you have a good day!
Enjoy your new computer.
we can’t all be Mother Theresa but I try to be kind just because someone was kind to me.
Nice post! We should devote our time, talent and treasure for the Lord. God bless!