For the Glory of God

Sin is a nasty little (okay, BIG) problem. We are all born with a sinful nature. We struggle throughout our entire lives fighting off sin. But what exactly is sin? One definition is estrangement from God. Wow...anything that separates us from the Father is sin. So why do we think we have the right as humans to place levels on sin? Can one person be more separated from God than another? If so, is it our place to point this out?

I started thinking about different things that people have an opinion about that may possibly considered sin. Liar, cheat, fornicator, thief. Is being gay a sin? Is being obese a sin?

Who am I...a lowly, wretched, sin-drenched earthling...to rank one persons sinful nature against another? So many "Christians" screw this up. It is not our place to dabble in the emotions of others and so crassly stab at flaws in ones character.

Luke 6:41
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

So I came away with this. It doesn't matter if you're living with someone and not married, it doesn't matter if you cheated on your SATs, or stole a pack of gum from the local convenience store at the age of seven. Is your life a testament to your faith? Do you look for ways each day to reveal God's glory to others? If you are a Christ follower, EVERYTHING you do, say, think, and feel should be for the Glory of God. When you wake up in the morning ask God to bless your day and remind you that every task you complete, no matter how significant or menial it may be, is all for His glory. What can you do tomorrow to make His presence known in your life?

Lord, help me not to judge others. Give me your eyes to see them as children of God, just as you see me. Convict me in the areas of my life where I need more of you and less of me. It is all for you, Lord.