Having Limitations, Thinking of Others (TMF:1862)

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Peace to Live By: Having Limitations, Thinking of Others (TMF:1862) - Daniel Litton
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       Next, Paul says, “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” What we want, anytime we want it, even when we are allowed to have it, is not the point. I know, that can be hard for my fellow Millennials to understand. We, as Millennials, put such an emphasis on our own particular preference, on our own individuality. We were taught that we are to value what we like and desire to do. And while that’s true, we aren’t to do that without limitations, and without thinking about others. Anyone can have the attitude that they don’t want to be told what they are to do. When we abide by that attitude, we find that we are acting selfishly, that we really only care about what we desire. But, in keeping people in mind, whoever we are, that displays righteousness before God, that makes them feel good and not feel pressured.