Be Careful!

The word "careful" means "filling with care" or "full of care." Being careful is a good thing. It is wise to be careful when crossing the street or driving a car because to do otherwise would put our life at risk. Being careful with sharp objects is good so as to not cause bodily injury. Being careful to follow instructions provides good results from our efforts. Being careful with what we say helps to keep us from putting our foot in our mouth and getting into trouble. Being "filled with care" regarding the manner in which we live our daily life is very wise on our part. Therefore we might hear frequently from our parents or loved ones as we head out the door, "Be careful." Are we continually paying attention to that exhortation?

As Joshua exhorted the nation of Israel prior to his death, among the statements he made was. . .
"(11) BE VERY CAREFUL, therefore, TO LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD." ( Joshua 23:11 ESV)

LOVE FOR GOD is to be foundational for all of life. ( Matthew 22:37-40) It is what keeps us on the right track. It is what keeps us in the Will of God as we seek to please Him above all else! Though we might at first be motivated by a fear of God's warnings, we are to grow from being obedient because of law to being obedient because of love. ( Matthew 14:15)

Filling ourselves with care to fill our entire being with LOVE FOR GOD is the greatest safeguard for living properly before Him. With LOVING GOD as the foundational focus for our life, other things will fall into proper place as well. May the genuineness and steadfastness of that love continue to grow so as to become an unbreakable bond with Him.

Have a great day FILLED WITH LOVING ADORATION FOR GOD!
Carl

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