DILIGENCE AND COMMITMENT

 "Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress." — 1 Timothy 4:15


These words were written by Apostle Paul to Timothy, a young leader of the church in Ephesus after he had given him guidance on how to lead and shepherd the church effectively. However, these words are not just for Timothy or young people alone; they are for everyone who has been taught how to carry out their God-given assignments effectively. That includes you. Now, here are the key points you need to keep in mind:

1. DILIGENCE

When Paul says, "Be diligent in these matters," he is giving a primary principle for anything you undertake. Without diligence, any task you do will be handled carelessly, and you will not accomplish much.

Diligence is especially required when you face challenges and opposition. Nothing good can be achieved in this world without encountering resistance. Diligence gives you the drive to overcome these obstacles, enabling you to keep trying until the task is successfully completed.

2. COMMITMENT

When Paul says, "Give yourself wholly to them," he emphasizes the need to approach your work selflessly, without focusing solely on personal gain. Especially when you know that God has assigned you the task, commitment becomes essential.

Commitment means being willing to pay the price and serve others sacrificially without expecting any immediate reward. This doesn’t mean God won’t reward you; in fact, He will because every good deed will receive a reward from Him.

However, it’s important to note that your reward will come from God, not from people. When God sends you to do His work, whether it’s for your family, friends, or ministry, don’t look to those people for repayment. Often, they may repay your good with ingratitude and evil, but God will bless you abundantly. Therefore, keep your eyes fixed on God, not on people.

By doing so, God’s glory will be revealed through you, and people will come to know Him through your actions. At the same time, your devotion to God will become evident to all.

Prayer: Lord, I ask for Your strength to uphold the good values You have taught me, so I may carry out Your work effectively. Amen.

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