| This is the right way to measure “whatsoever ye do,” whether it be “in word or deed.” How may the Christian know whether it is right to do a certain thing, or whether it is wrong? Whether to say certain things, or to refrain from saying them? We can know, if we are willing, whether or not our words and actions will honor the name of the Lord Jesus. “Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.” Then “only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ,” “that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever.” So “whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” This principle will settle many a problem for the willing heart who desires “that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.” “Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him.” So “whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” |
