Comments on: Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God http://punctum-saliens.org/2007/08/28/whatever-you-do-do-it-all-for-the-glory-of-god/ Leaping Point: Take a flying leap and see where you land Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:48:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nathan Pralle http://punctum-saliens.org/2007/08/28/whatever-you-do-do-it-all-for-the-glory-of-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1494 Nathan Pralle Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:09:03 +0000 http://punctum-saliens.org/2007/08/28/whatever-you-do-do-it-all-for-the-glory-of-god/#comment-1494 Moreover, not only is it more than saying grace at a meal, it is more than making *sure* you say grace at a meal. It is more than following rituals to the letter, of bowing the right way every time, of reciting the correct liturgy. It is more than the pre-defined motions of religion. You are, in my opinion, living for the glory of God simply by...living. It has all to do with attitude, direction, and intent, and that is the point. Are you, at your roots, a base, evil person? If so, and your intentions in the world are for evil, then every other action is already tainted by this intent and purpose -- brushing your teeth becomes an evil act because it is a small part of the greater "you" that encompasses an evil front. Likewise, if you are essentially good at heart, have intentions that are noble and wise, an attitude of servitude, patience, and humility, you are already soaking this into every other action during your existence, whether or not it may appear to be the case. The minor variances from your basic character do not redefine it or taint it in such a way that it makes vast differences. Even Hitler did good once in a while; likewise, the holiest amongst us has some bad thoughts and actions. That is, simply, a matter of being a imperfect being. The glory of God is in His creation making and being the best they can with the tools they have. So, raise your toothbrush and smile! Moreover, not only is it more than saying grace at a meal, it is more than making *sure* you say grace at a meal. It is more than following rituals to the letter, of bowing the right way every time, of reciting the correct liturgy. It is more than the pre-defined motions of religion.

You are, in my opinion, living for the glory of God simply by…living. It has all to do with attitude, direction, and intent, and that is the point. Are you, at your roots, a base, evil person? If so, and your intentions in the world are for evil, then every other action is already tainted by this intent and purpose — brushing your teeth becomes an evil act because it is a small part of the greater “you” that encompasses an evil front.

Likewise, if you are essentially good at heart, have intentions that are noble and wise, an attitude of servitude, patience, and humility, you are already soaking this into every other action during your existence, whether or not it may appear to be the case.

The minor variances from your basic character do not redefine it or taint it in such a way that it makes vast differences. Even Hitler did good once in a while; likewise, the holiest amongst us has some bad thoughts and actions. That is, simply, a matter of being a imperfect being.

The glory of God is in His creation making and being the best they can with the tools they have. So, raise your toothbrush and smile!

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