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Undivided Devotion?

4 November 2010

Paul warns against allowing our earthly relationships and activities to distract us from the thing that matters most. We all have marriages, families, jobs, homes, and more that have to be attended to each day. But if we treat these things as ends in themselves, rather than opportunities to express our undivided devotion to the Lord, we'll do disservice to both (1 Cor. 7.29-35).

We don't live "under the sun" but "under the heavens." Jesus Christ, exalted in glory, is the North Star of our journey in this world. If we try to look up to Him through the lens of worldly roles, relationships, and responsibilities, He will appear clouded and inadequate for our needs. But if we can learn to engage our daily activities and obligations through the lens of Jesus, from the prospect of His eternal throne and glory, we will discover power, patience, and peace to live for His Kingdom and advance His rule through even the most ordinary tasks or conversations.

Gaining and keeping undivided devotion to our exalted Lord is thus the first order of business at all times for those who have accepted the challenge of seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Set your mind on the things that are above, and you'll bring glory to the things of this life.

T. M. Moore

T.M. Moore

T. M. Moore is principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He and his wife, Susie, make their home in the Champlain Valley of Vermont.
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