Do you want to be promoted?

“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.” 
2 Corinthians 2:17(KJV)

Today from our opening scripture we see that even in Paul's day, there were those who corrupted the Word of God for their own gains. The Analytical- Literal Translation(ALT) puts it this way, “For we are not as the rest, adulterating the word of God for financial gain, _but_ as out of integrity, _but_ as from God, we speak in the presence of God, in Christ.”

Child of God, are you a man or woman of sincerity and integrity? What is your motivation for what you do for God or for others? Is it all about what you are going to gain out of it? If you are that way, you are vulnerable to corrupt the Word of God for your personal gain.

In Ephesians 6:24 Paul wrote, “Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.” This means that it is not all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with sincerity. But if you want to attract unusual favour and more grace, I will show you a more excellent way, be a man or woman of sincerity and integrity of heart towards our Lord Jesus Christ. Why is this important? It is important because it is the condition of your heart that moves God to promote you. Promotion doesn't come from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. It comes from the Lord. Today I encourage you to cultivate a sincere heart.

PRAYER
Dear Father I ask that you expose every seed of falsehood that have entered into my belief system and purge me from them all in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study read:
Matthew 22:36-40, 2 Corinthians 8:8, Titus 2:7-8.

DOING THE WORD
Always be motivated by your love for God in whatever you do in the house of God or for others.