“And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17 (NLT)
“The LORD your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and laws written in this Book of the Law, and if you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and soul.” Deuteronomy 30:10 (NLT)
Ever met a Christian that did things half way? I mean this is the person that just got by in school or at work. In fact, their attitude and performance were and are a mark against their character and against God.
Christians ought to be the best. We ought to show up early and stay late. We ought to give our all and then some more and not ask for extras. To be the best does not mean we become people of pride or arrogance. This means we desire for people to see God therefore give our all so others will see God, not us.
The word competence may be a synonym for best because it relates to who we are in the work world and in serving others. Are we growing to be stronger and more effective in our job? Are we growing in our faith and walk with God? If yes, you are becoming a more competent person along the way. Dear friend, that honors God big time. That means we ought to strive to be the best.
"But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." Daniel 3:18 (NASB)
3 men (Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego) would not do what the king asked them to do, bow to his image. Think about being the best like this. When we settle for less than best, we bow down to the god of selfishness or maybe the god of this world. When we seek to be the best, we set our eyes on God because we know what it is to honor Him with all we are, all we have and all we want.
Mark Batterson was asked this and answered (and I close with this thought): What goals do you have as a leader? I have three core convictions: The church ought to be the most creative place on the planet. The greatest message deserves the greatest marketing. The church is called to compete in the middle of the marketplace.
“The LORD your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and laws written in this Book of the Law, and if you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and soul.” Deuteronomy 30:10 (NLT)
Ever met a Christian that did things half way? I mean this is the person that just got by in school or at work. In fact, their attitude and performance were and are a mark against their character and against God.
Christians ought to be the best. We ought to show up early and stay late. We ought to give our all and then some more and not ask for extras. To be the best does not mean we become people of pride or arrogance. This means we desire for people to see God therefore give our all so others will see God, not us.
The word competence may be a synonym for best because it relates to who we are in the work world and in serving others. Are we growing to be stronger and more effective in our job? Are we growing in our faith and walk with God? If yes, you are becoming a more competent person along the way. Dear friend, that honors God big time. That means we ought to strive to be the best.
"But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." Daniel 3:18 (NASB)
3 men (Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego) would not do what the king asked them to do, bow to his image. Think about being the best like this. When we settle for less than best, we bow down to the god of selfishness or maybe the god of this world. When we seek to be the best, we set our eyes on God because we know what it is to honor Him with all we are, all we have and all we want.
Mark Batterson was asked this and answered (and I close with this thought): What goals do you have as a leader? I have three core convictions: The church ought to be the most creative place on the planet. The greatest message deserves the greatest marketing. The church is called to compete in the middle of the marketplace.
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