Christianity is a motivated life; it is not a regulated life. Life lived under the Old Testament Law was regulated, but life lived by the Holy Spirit under the New Covenant is motivated. There is a world of difference, and that difference is freedom in Christ.
The question is, how do we know what motivates us? Is it the world? The flesh? The devil? The Holy Spirit? Perhaps the following Scripture will help you decide. "Now the works of the flesh are plain: immorality, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissension, party spirit, envy drunkenness, carousing and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law" (Galatians 5:19-23).
We can lie to others. We can lie to God. We can lie to ourselves, but our behavior does not lie. Evaluate your behavior and you will know your motivator. Those who are motivated by the world, the flesh and the devil will not be a part of God's Kingdom. Those who are motivated by His Spirit will. Who will you allow to motivate you?
Grace & Peace;
Tom
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Interesting concept - if a little neive.
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