Plato taught that moral thoughts are universal and that “the Good” can be attained through reason not through submission to the Revelation.
Pursue godliness (which is an act of submission) or Reasoning? Which is for us? I don’t know about you, but my instincts are for the second choice: it appeals to the ego. Bad choice.
Pursuing godliness (righteous living) and love (the focus on others) in the workplace results in the kind of life that is attractive – a leadership quality.
The “work of the Lord” is always about love; therefore, we must speak the truth seasoned with grace. Speaking brutal truth is about us: our reasoning ability to see what is “right and true.” Honor results when we focus on the impact that truth will have on the hearer for the benefit of the Kingdom.
Proverbs 21:21 (NLT) Whoever pursues godliness and unfailing love will find life, godliness, and honor.
This verse comes with a promise: the aspirations of life, godliness and honor come from our pursuit of “the Good” outside of us, revealed to us by His creation, His word and our moral consciousness. Godliness and love drives personal repentance and fuels our pursuit.
What fuels your pursuit?
Copyright ©2009 by P.Griffith Lindell
Friday, August 21, 2009
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