“Even if someone has an absolutely
true claim to all these things, if he lacks charity, meekness, and good-will in
general towards all mankind, even to those who are not Christians, he certainly
falls short of being a true Christian himself.”
This quote on the first page really stuck out to me. It is a
strong reminder to us as Christians to beware of our motifs and why we do the
things we do. If we are only doing things out of selfish ambition and personal
gain, should we be doing them at all? I mean yes, help people when you can help
them but all things should be done for the glory of God. Paul spoke on this when
he wrote to the church in Corinth. 1 Corinthians 10:24 says, “Let no one seek
his own good, but the good of his neighbor,” and also in verse 31, “So, whether
you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” I would not
go so far as to say that if someone does something for selfish gain, he is not
worthy of being called a Christian. We are all sinners and fall short of the
glory of God (Romans 3:23) and no one is worthy of being called a Christian
based on what he or she does but on their faith in Christ and His sacrifice on
the cross.
commented on Clabo and Hannah's
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