“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
When you wait for praise from colleagues before acting, you are living for others. This could manifest in various ways: approaching the opposite sex, spending extravagantly, adopting an unusual walk, faking an accent or polished tone, breaking bottles, dancing in strange ways, or making exaggerated bodily movements. When your actions are more influenced by the presence of others than by God’s presence, it is known as eye service. This is living for others instead of living for God.
It is self-glory when your focus is solely on your interests and personal gains. Fame built on this foundation often leads to shame. However, there is a way to live free of condemnation, regardless of others’ opinions. This is a life lived for God’s glory—a life where you are true to God and yourself in both public and private, without pretense or camouflage.
Living for God’s glory begins with a transformed mind. It is about choosing to act in ways that exalt God rather than seek human praise. It shapes your decisions and guides your actions, knowing that there is a greater Judge who discerns your intentions. Only actions carried out with a conscious acknowledgment of God’s involvement can be considered acceptable offerings to Him.
Charge: In all you do, ensure Christ receives the glory.
Further Study: Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 4:11; Colossians 3:17, 23-24.
