Our Only Legitimate Goal – John Calvin

If we are not our own but the Lord's, it is clear to what purpose all
our deeds must be directed. We are not our own; therefore, neither our reason nor our will should guide us in our thoughts and actions. We are not to seek what is only expedient to the flesh. We are not our own; therefore, let us forget ourselves and our own interests as far as possible. We are God's own; to Him, therefore, let His wisdom and will dominate all our actions. We are God's. Therefore, let every part of our existence be directed toward Him as our only legitimate goal.

No doubt Calvin is borrowing from the Apostle's words to the church of Corinth. (1 Cor. 6:19: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20: For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.) Let everyone be keenly aware of the purchasing of our souls and the right of the owner to manipulate his wares as he pleases. If you purchase a knickknack, you can place it anywhere in your house that pleases you. The knickknack has no power whatsoever to make a decision as to where it will reside.

Abide peacefully in His will and argue not with the sovereignty of the Most High.

Scripture Lesson
Romans 9

Question
Is it necessary to maintain a constant awareness of the ownership of the Lord of your life? If so, how do you achieve that consistency? Write me and share your methodology.

Word for Today
Appendage - Something added or attached to an entity of greater
importance or size; an adjunct.

Quote for Today
The greatest form of slavery is slavery to selfish desires?
--raj