20 What shall we live for today?
"None of us lives unto himself!" Romans 14:7
"If we live—we live unto the Lord!" Romans 14:8
Is this true of professors in general?
Is it true of you? Are you living . . .
to amass a fortune,
to enjoy pleasure, or
to acquire a worldly reputation?
OR, are you living . . .
as a child of God,
as a servant of Christ,
as a pilgrim traveling to eternity?
If we are living unto ourselves—we are not Christians, whatever profession we may make! For if we are Christians—we shall live to promote the cause of Christ.
If we are Christians—we shall live in some degree as Christ lived—and He lived not unto Himself.
What object have we in view? Self—or Christ?
What is our rule of life? Is it God’s Word?
Who is our guide? Is it the Holy Spirit?
What is our end? Is it to become more holy—and to glorify the adorable Redeemer?
Lord, search us, and try us—see if we are living to ourselves!
"None of us lives unto himself!" Romans 14:7
"If we live—we live unto the Lord!" Romans 14:8