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1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NLT If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.

There are believers all over the world who read their bibles, consistently pray, give financially to the Kingdom, and serve in some way. They do all these wonderful things, but what’s their motivation?

Is it so they can get blessed? Is it so they can get healed? Is it so they won’t get punished by God? For every good spiritual thing we do, the motivation should come from love. Love for God, love for people, and love for the Kingdom.

First of all, every spiritual thing we do should come from our love for God. When we pray or read the bible, this shouldn’t be done out of obligation or fear of punishment. This should be done to become more intimate with our Father. This should be done to fellowship with Him and get to know Him more.

Secondly, because of our love for Him, we do what He says. He tells us to love one another (1 John 4:7-8). Every time we feed the homeless, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, or encourage our friends, we’re doing it out of our love for God and love for people.

Since we love God, we should love His Kingdom. Every believer has a responsibility in the Kingdom of God. This includes financing the Kingdom, expanding the Kingdom, and recruiting for the Kingdom.

The motivation for all these wonderful things should be love. Let love be the motivator, not fear or obligation.

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