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God Determines what is Essential

by Robert [Bob] Schaetzle Sr. 
09/07/20
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                         God Determines what is Essential
                       by Robert Schaetzle

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.” 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 RSV

In the context here Paul is speaking about dietary matters of the conscience from the old law. But the truth of the matter is, this biblical passage can be applied to anything that might be a stumbling block to anyone with a concerned conscience about things in our world today. Things made known through our ‘instant, on the spot’ news coverage as it occurs.

What might be an ‘on the spot’ news happening, ‘but not all things build up. Maybe a temptation for a new fall wardrobe of the latest fashion?  Maybe a bigger home? I remember so well a statement spoken from a former pastor; “Never try to keep up with the Joneses’, they’ll only go out and refinance!”

Amusing as that is, there is more truth to this than one realizes. Our culture today focuses way too much to impress others, than use wise biblical discernment. We are challenged to ‘not be conformed to this world around us.’ We’re mandated to commit and dedicate who we are, and what we should be about, to our Lord’s preeminence.

Learning to dedicate each new day to our Lord, He will grant us wisdom to discern what is honoring to Him. Having raised a family of five children, my wife gave up her teaching career to remain at home. As we committed to tithing, God revealed to us what things were really essential and of value, over trying to keep up with Joneses.

Robert lives in Sunnyvale, CA serving in a sharing and caring ministry
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