Paul shows that we are not meant to try and convince people that we are righteous by conforming ourselves to their ideas and standards for righteousness. We aren't only living in the sight and presence of men. It is the Lord's judgment seat and not men's that we live before. When the reality of living at all times in God's presence is kept before our eyes and we do not seek to suppress this in unrighteousness, then we will be driven to Christ and also to a life of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others. This is Paul's instruction in this verse.
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Great Sermon! Thank you, Pastor Carlsen, for this message challenging us to live our lives before the Throne of God for His Glory, and not for the praise of man, and not serving ourselves, but serving others that they may know our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be all praise and glory and honor.
Derek Carlsen is a native Zimbabwean and was a resident in that country until he was called to be the pastor of the Church of Christian Liberty from April 2003 to September 2005. Following this, he became founding pastor of Covenant Reformed Church of Elk Grove in Elk Grove...