Bible Verses to Explore: Luke 12:4 & 5
Do you worry about what other people might think or say about your thoughts, words or signs, and actions? Why? What is the worst thing another person could do to you?
Hurt your physical body.
Instead of worrying about other people's opinions, it is more important to think about God’s opinion. Why? God can do much more than hurt your physical body. Verse 5 tells us, “You should fear God, who has the power to kill you and also to throw you into hell. Yes, he is the one you should fear.” While other people can harm your body, even the worst things they can do to you are only temporary. The punishment you could receive for ignoring or disobeying God is much worse and it will last forever.
Also, 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So if you eat, or if you drink, or if you do anything, do it for the glory of God.” Everything we do should be to honor God and to receive His praise, not because we are worrying about whether or not we please other people.
But, the reward you’ll receive by obeying and respecting God is immeasurable!
Think about God’s opinion today. Think about what God thinks about your thoughts, words or signs, and actions. God will reward you if you think, say or sign, and do things that make Him happy.
Let’s pray together. Heavenly Father, keep our minds focused on ways to please You. Help up to remember that You and Your opinion of us is all that matters. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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