-
Describe the difference between not doing something because it’s not right and not doing something because it’s not what we most deeply want to do.What do you most deeply want to do?
-
I most deeply want to please and glorify God in thought, speech, and deed. I am motivated by my love and appreciation for God. I was made/created to glorify God.
-
What I most deeply want to do, whether I am aware of it or not, is to be in sync with Jesus and obey and serve Him. If I am aware of this, I will not be tempted to wrong things as easily because I want to please Jesus more than give in to temptation.
-
Not doing something that is wrong is a matter of being obedient, while not doing what I want shows the fleshly desire being on the move. Perhaps a lack of accepting the provisions of God too. It happens as we’re all inadequate and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23). I desire to walk with an appetite for God that is not only visible but more importantly that can be released to others.
-
N
-
It makes me think of is it work or is it faith that I am saved. Not doing something because it is not right and speaking to the knowledge or whether it is socially acceptable, is it lawful. However, not doing something because it is not the most deeply wanted thing is speaking to the heart desire, will I choose not to do it out of the love for people and for God.
Living in a world that people are judgemental, words are hurtful, I feel like I have to have a lot of courage and reliance on God to overcome the negative thinking, worries of how people will react and continued to serve in my field to stand up for my faith.