What Is God’s Desire for Our Lives?

Paul continued in his letter to the Corinthians, to explain why it’s important not to judge others in their journey:

“My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide. So don’t make judgements about anyone ahead of time - before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Than God will give to each one whatever praise is due” (1 Corinthians 4:4-5).

When we can look around, whether at people we love or people we don’t love so much, and realize we’re all loved the same by God, we’ll begin to understand the senselessness of comparison and jealousy. No one person is alike in this world, but we all have the same opportunity to embrace life through Christ:

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved” (Romans 10:9-10).

If we will open our hearts to Him, God will fill us to the brim and overflowing. He is all we need and everything we are looking for. 

Sources

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Bibles, E., & Chua, H. C. (2018). ESV Global Study Bible (Illustrated). Crossway.

The Vines Expository Bible Notes. Copyright © 2020 by Jerry Vines.

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