Bible Verse of the Day Monday July 18th, 2022

 1 Corinthians 10:24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

The people of Corinth were very mindful of their rights; however, Paul attempted to teach them that it was more important to seek the good of others. The words from Paul came from Christ Jesus to all people down through the ages; we should be more others-oriented. Unfortunately, too many Christians are far too concerned about their material attainments, which prevents them from reflecting the light of Christ Jesus to the World. Many people, including many Christians, think of how it will affect them. The World we live in is an “it’s all about me” society. Christ Jesus teaches us from God’s Holy Word that self-regard opposes what our purpose in this life is supposed to be (Jeremiah 45:5; Philippians 2:3-5).

Too many Christians fall into Satan’s trap of self-absorption and claim that “People just do not appreciate all that I do” and “I just do not get the recognition I deserve.” We permit our feelings to be hurt, wearing them on our sleeves. Many Christians are satisfied looking out for number one and seeking the credit of others for our service to God. The Blood of Jesus did not save us to seek after our own benefit. Jesus expects us to use our lives to help others come to a saving knowledge of the Gospel of Christ Jesus. As Christians, we must be an excellent example of what happens when someone places their complete faith and trust in God. We must live a life that, like Jesus, shows kindness and love to all people (John 13:1-17).

When we think more of the people around us than ourselves, the desire for self-interest will fade away. Our desire to focus on our plans and schemes will slip quietly into the past, and we will be excited to follow God's will for our lives. As Christians, we have been set free from the evil forces of Satan. This freedom is not to say that Satan will stop attacking us because it will always be a daily battle, but we are not alone in the fight against this World's evil. Because of the freedom we have through the substitutionary work of Jesus on Calvary, God is sending us out to do His work for the benefit of all people.

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