In God's eyes, true worth is not measured by outward achievements, but by a humble and sincere heart. As Galatians teaches, each person should examine their own work and not compare themselves to others. The apostle Paul encourages believers to do everything for God's glory, as seen in 1 Corinthians, and to be generous in their giving, as illustrated in 2 Corinthians. By living in this way, Christians can let their light shine before others, as Jesus taught in Matthew, and be blessed for their faith, as proclaimed in Luke. This inward focus guides their actions and motivations.
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If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire. Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.