It’s certainly comprehensive in terms of our desired behavior, but Mark 12:30-31 is simple in explaining what God expects from us.
“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these.”
These words of Jesus can be eminently useful in helping us to imitate Christ throughout the day as we exhibit godly behavior in the eyes of those around us.
So many times, we’re initially not sure which choice to make with a job search or a major financial outlay or with a decision to spend more time with someone who might or might not eventually reciprocate with caring fellowship.
The checklist above can help us to make better decisions.
So when considering our decisions, let’s apply the following decision filters:
- Does the choice I’m considering reflect the desire to honor God in my heart?
- Does the choice prompt any sense of mixed agendas for my soul?
- Do I find myself rationalizing any thoughts or possible actions that Jesus wouldn’t do or wouldn’t approve?
- Am I willing to exert myself physically to the same extent that I put out the effort to go shopping or engage in some sporting activity?
- Do I find myself thinking first “What has that person done for me?” before making plans to show kindness to another?
As we encounter decisions that aren’t automatic, let’s rely on Mark 12:30-31 to guide us.
Everybody will win as a result.
As always, I love you
Martin
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