Measuring motives

The goal of education is service. True religion is helping the helpless (Isa 58:2-3, 6-7). Israel had lost sight of this. We too have lost our way. We are not achieving God’s intent with the gifts he gave. Instead we gather information in order to gain a personal advantage. We practice religion to reassure ourselves of our own righteousness. The measure of maturity is not knowledge; it is love. (1Co 13:1-3). Pure and undefiled religion is self control and benevolence (James 1:26-27). Check your motives, not your façade. Everything may seem right on the outside, but God looks at the heart.