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February 14

Our Every-Day Life

John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” — Luke 3:11 BSB

In John’s answers to the different groups who came to him, we see that religion isn’t something separate from everyday life. John didn’t tell the people to fast, withdraw to a monastery, or engage in lengthy devotions. Instead, he told them to begin living according to God’s commandments right where they were, in their everyday jobs. The people were to practice love, giving up their greed and selfishness. The tax collectors were to stop extorting money and start dealing honestly. The soldiers were to refrain from violence and be content with their wages. John didn’t tell them to give up their jobs but to carry out their duties in a godly manner, bringing the principles of true religion into their daily work.

We should learn from this lesson. Many people think being a Christian means praying for a few minutes each morning and evening, reading a daily chapter of the Bible, and going to church on Sunday. While these things are important as spiritual disciplines, they aren’t the essence of true religion. True religion means living out the principles of Christianity in our ordinary weekday life. It means bringing the Bible, prayer, and church into our thoughts, actions, and character. We shouldn’t divide our lives into a “secular” part, governed by one set of rules, and a “sacred” part, governed by another set. All of life is meant to be lived in a way that pleases God. We have only as much religion as we bring into our weekday lives—no more. Whatever we do, even eating and drinking, we should do for the glory of God.

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”


Daily Word of God - February 14

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