Comments on: February 14: I Corinthians 13:4-8

By: Vega

Vega — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:57:07 +0000

@Andrea:
I think the distinction is in the direction of intent. There’s nothing wrong with feeling good while doing good works — Prov 11:25 does say “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” But is my ultimate intent to be a blessing, or to feel good? That good, fulfilling emotion is the by-product in my good works, but it ought not be the goal of my good works. I think that’s what Nancy is getting at here – being able to discern the difference.

I love Piper’s ideas on Christian hedonism. (I’ve read the articles on his website, but not his book.) But I must also watch that I don’t deceive myself too! =)

By: Meghan

Meghan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:18:51 +0000

Thanks for really spelling out what “love is not.” This is definitely a harder post to read but only because of honesty and truth in every word. Lots to repent of and work on!

By: Lisa Carroll

Lisa Carroll — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:00:57 +0000

Right on, sista! As always.

By: Janice L Kohl

Janice L Kohl — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:19:07 +0000

Sometime ago, our pastor asked us, “What do you worship?” What is your idol? I asked myself,”What is it, what do I care about the most?” Is it my exercise, my food, my money, clothes, friends, and I saw that all the paths my mind raced down trying to find the idol at whose feet I worshiped led to one end – myself. Ewwww! Yuck! Believe it or not, I didn’t think this was true. I never think to highly of myself, I thought, I’m such a worm. But it was true. And I asked Him to help me as He promised and He is.

By: Cathy H

Cathy H — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:09:44 +0000

To God be the glory because he made your family, and because He gifted at least three of you,that I know of,with the ability to communicate Truth in such a powerful and clear manner.

With Thanks.

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:09:02 +0000

i love this post because i think that a lot of christian literature/sermons have started to become more like “Self help” books–using spirituality to find yourself, to make yourself a better self–i love what you say in that second paragraph “our selves are corrupt”

By: Abra

Abra — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:03:09 +0000

Amen! Personally, I have found seeking my own interest to be more exhausting, too. It seems like when I manage to truly love others, more often then not, my energy abounds. In order to keep our little world running smoothly, I really do have to keep my priorities in check or I’ll burn out long before everything that should be done has been accomplished. More reminders I should plaster onto my fridge, I guess. Thanks!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:53:41 +0000

I agree with some of what you say, but I don’t think it’s selfish to do something because it makes you feel good. John Piper is good at explaining this in Desiring God.