1 Corinthians 10:32–33: Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,
just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Now primarily what we do we are to do for the glory of God—“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” A Christian woman can wash dishes and sweep the floor to the glory of God. A Christian man can mow the lawn and dig a ditch for the glory of God. Regardless of what you are doing, if you cannot do it for the glory of God, you should not be doing it. As we live like this we are a testimony to the world—that those who are lost might be saved.
Friend, it is more important for us to make tracks in the world than to give out tracts. A zealous man in Memphis, Tennessee, was handing out tracts to everyone. He handed a tract to a man, but he would not accept it. He asked, “What is that?” “A tract,” was the answer. “I can’t read,” said the man, “but I’ll tell you what I’ll do, I’ll just watch your tracks.” That is much more impressive. People read our tracks in life better than they read tracts that we hand out. It is a good thing to give out tracts, but along with them we must also make the right kind of tracks. 1
Application
- Read Matthew 16:24-26. What can keep you from serving God wholeheartedly?
- Having a profit at the end of your life is more important than a making a profit during your life.
Thought to Share
The mission is still the mission: Go Make Disciples! – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, take away any desires that will not bring You glory.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (1 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 44). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
