Devotion Or Deception

Standard Of Service...

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. Devotion to God is a direct result or outcome of God's faithfulness and graciousness to us (2 Corinthians 5:14a). 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. A biblical devotion is always instigated and nurtured by the grace of God and is an infinite treasure of eternal value. God's grace is the standard of service that becomes the statement of our service and life (2 Corinithians 12:9)

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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