Motivational speaker and pastor, Joel Osteen, discusses the importance of examining our motives, avoiding hypocritical behavior, and having pure intentions. He emphasizes the significance of aligning our heart and actions, as well as developing a positive self-image. The podcast also includes advertisements for Mrs. B's Clearance and Outlet, Quick Trip, and Bakers, and promotes their online services, book 'The You Are A Masterpiece,' and sponsored messages from QT gas station and NFM furniture and electronics store.
Having pure motives is crucial because what we do is not as important as why we do it, and doing the right thing with the wrong motive will hinder our blessings.
When we have pure motives and do things to honor God, He sees our hearts and rewards us openly with promotion, blessings, and favor.
Deep dives
Importance of Pure Motives
Having pure motives is crucial because what we do is not as important as why we do it. Doing the right thing with the wrong motive will hinder our blessings. We need to examine our motives regularly, ensuring that our actions align with our hearts. The Pharisees in Bible times did good things for selfish reasons and received no reward. So, we must go beyond surface actions and evaluate the purity of our motives.
The Rewards of Pure Motives
When we have pure motives, God sees our hearts and rewards us openly. He brings promotion, blessings, and favor when we do things to honor Him rather than seeking recognition from others. People may not appreciate our actions, but if we work unto God and not unto men, our reward is guaranteed. Our focus should be on doing things for the right reason, knowing that our ultimate reward comes from God.
The Impact of Wrong Motives
Doing the right things with wrong motives is a waste of time and hinders our progress. Like fishing on the wrong side of the boat, we may catch a few things but miss out on the abundance God has for us. Wrong motives can lead to struggles, manipulation, and disappointment. It is important to recognize and correct any wrong motives, aligning our hearts with God's purposes.
Examine Your Motives
Regularly examining our motives is crucial for personal growth and success. We need to be honest with ourselves and willing to make necessary adjustments. If we discover wrong motives, we should change our approach, doing things purely to bless others and honor God. True self-awareness allows us to build on a solid foundation, ensuring that our actions align with our beliefs and values.
If you want to go far in life, you have to regularly examine your motives. What you do is not as important as why you do it. When your heart and actions line up, God will release His blessings over your life.
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