Motive.
If I asked you what your motive was what would you say? Whether it was in a conversation with a friend, the day, your life, etc. I'm sure most of you have heard the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10. If not, have a quick read:
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
-Luke 10:38-42
Martha's ulterior motive is to get recognition. She wants to be appreciated. Instead of enjoying being in Christ's presence she is worried about making a good impression. If you feel like you are getting off track ask the Lord for help. It's important to remember that while doing things is great and wonderful, you have to remember who you do things for and why.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
-1 Corinthians 10:31
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