Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Romans 12:9-15
by: Paula Davis.
In a world that encourages everyone to clamor to be the best, we often see friendships or even family relationships damaged because of a quest for power and status. When we serve these things (ultimately serving ourselves) instead of the Lord, we are not living the life of love to which He has called us. We are called to love God first, letting go of ourselves and serving Him, and in turn loving and serving others. Not to say that we should not use the gifts and talents we have been given, but our pursuit should be for His purpose and glory, not for selfish gain.