When I read this quote by our old buddy Albert it made me pause and look at what my motivations are for following the life path I have chosen.
Sinners are a "sorry lot".
Yes the fear of separation from God, or the hope of spending eternity in His presence are valid motivations to be "good".
Should not our motivation for that goodness be our deep and consuming love for God?
"Love your neighbor". "Love your enemy". "Love yourself". We can get our heads wrapped around these, But "Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, mind and soul"...
Do you feel motivated?
Praise the Name of the Lord.
That's a start.
Sinners are a "sorry lot".
Yes the fear of separation from God, or the hope of spending eternity in His presence are valid motivations to be "good".
Should not our motivation for that goodness be our deep and consuming love for God?
"Love your neighbor". "Love your enemy". "Love yourself". We can get our heads wrapped around these, But "Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, mind and soul"...
Do you feel motivated?
Praise the Name of the Lord.
That's a start.
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