…Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (v. 31) pretty much sums things up for Christians. It’s our bottom line - or at least, it should be.
In today’s passage, Paul addresses the idea that people believe they have the right to do anything they want. While it’s true we have our own free will and CAN choose what we want, it doesn’t mean we SHOULD. As he says, our choices are not always beneficial or constructive.
Humans make some really bad decisions, especially when they don’t have faith as a guiding force. Even seasoned believers, when left to their own devices, can really screw things up. It’s so easy to get caught up in the ME, ME, ME world. Everything seems to point back to us. We work to better ourselves, to make money for ourselves, to take care of ourselves, but we’re missing the point.
Life is not meant for self, it is meant for others and the glory of God. Ugh! But that means I have to stop and think about others first and consider their well-being over mine?!
Paul was all about the ME life before he made a complete turnaround in his thinking. Once he knew the power of salvation, he couldn’t help but want to share what he’d learned with others. Now, not all of us have a fall on the ground, blinding light kind of conversion, but once our eyes are opened to Christ’s transforming power, it’s hard not to want to share it with others.
Paul followed the ultimate example of Christ and in turn wanted the people in Corinth to follow his example. This is what discipleship looks like. One person inviting another to follow their lead towards Christ. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved (v. 33).
May we all lead by example and whatever we do, do it all for the glory of God. What a wonderful world it would be, without all the ME, ME, ME!
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