Weighed And Wanting?

It is very possible for us to think well of our actions and for others to consider them very generous and wonderful as well. However, what is it that is truly behind our actions? What is the true MOTIVE that compels us to act and do for others and to do so even in the Name of Jesus? What characterizes the SPIRIT in which our deeds are done? Solomon noted that this is what the Lord takes into account.

Solomon cautioned…
“All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, BUT THE LORD WEIGHS THE SPIRIT.” ( Proverbs 16:2 ESV)

Our works of service can appear good and right and even bring great benefit to others, but what is the “why” behind them? God, Who weighs the spirit in which they are done, may view them as completely unacceptable. Jesus made such very clear during His sermon on the mount. ( Matthew 6:1-2) Paul also addressed the notion of service lacking the spirit of love as being unacceptable, calling it “nothing.” ( 1 Corinthians 13:3) Have we been guilty of actions that were weighed and found wanting; lacking the godly giving spirit in which God desires them to be done?

King Belshazzar (of Babylon) -- though his father (Nebuchadnezzar) had given glory to God -- focused on his own greatness and the literal handwriting on the wall drew attention to the fact he had been weighed in the balance and found wanting. ( Daniel 5:27) It is God’s scales rather than our own that provides an accurate measure on which to base the actions of our life. May we always be wanting to weigh-in right with Him. In this way we know that we will have our reward from Him. ( Matthew 6:4)

Have a great day WEIGHING THE WHY FOR WHAT WE DO!
Carl

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