A man always has two reasons for what he does – a good one, and the real one. – J.P. Morgan
Ananais and Sapphira. Great intentions but wrong motives. We know the rest of the story. Hmm!
We’re very quick to question the motives of others, yet slow to question our own. When others hurt or harm us, we always assume they had the worst of intentions, but when we are the guilty party we often try to excuse ourselves making light of the offended; concluding they are ‘too sensitive,’ or taking things 'out of context.' Regardless of how we try to make ourselves appear ‘right’ God weighs our actions on His scales of righteousness – and we cannot deceive Him. Many things cause us to do what we do, and YES it is possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason. No matter our reasons God will always look upon our heart. If we’re not motivated by love, no matter how sweet our actions; we’ve missed the point.
Until tomorrow…..
Pastor Botts
“All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” – Proverbs 16:2
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