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Devotion Or Deception

The deception that many of us ignore or are ignorant of is the tendency of measuring our devotion to God through our service for God.  True devotion to Christ is compelled by who Christ is and not merely demands to serve.  Service is an outcome of devotion to God.  It is quite possible to serve God without devotion to Him (Matthew 5:8). However, it is impossible to be devoted to God and not serve him (Joshua 24:15).

Many Christians are very discouraged because they lack a sense of  accomplishment or success in their service for Christ.  Success as a goal is a cruel slave master masquerading in a deep rooted  and subtle display of pride.   There is only one thing a Christian can succeed in: Faith in God (Hebrews 11:6).  Faith in God acknowledges the faithfulness of the living God.  Success is a finite  treasure.  Sanctification by the grace of God is a treasure of eternal value.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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