A Minimalist Life—and a Full Commitment to Faith
Do you know what a minimalist is? A minimalist is someone who tries to live as simply and plainly as possible. In other words, they choose to live with less, avoid clutter, and focus on what is truly necessary.
There is value in that kind of simplicity, especially when it comes to material things. Most of us could probably do better with less. However, while a “bare minimum” mindset may help us reduce clutter, it should never describe our commitment to the Lord.
Where Our Priorities Show
Over the years, I have noticed that many people give tremendous effort to material pursuits, hobbies, and personal interests. They work hard to make more money, never miss a chance to enjoy their favorite activities, and make time for the things they want to do.
Yet, when opportunities arise to serve the Lord, strengthen their faith, or do good in His name, they often find themselves too busy or too committed elsewhere. To be plain spoken, many go all in on everything except their Christian commitment and works of faith.
A Question Worth Asking
How would your life change if serving the Lord became your number one priority? How would that affect your family, your church, and your eternal rewards?
The Apostle Paul gives us a powerful example of a life that was carefully re-evaluated and fully surrendered to Christ:
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:” Philippians 3: 7-9
Re-Evaluating What Matters Most
When Paul says, “I counted,” he is saying that he measured and re-evaluated the things in his life. He took an honest look at what truly mattered and chose Christ above all else.
That kind of self-examination is vital to Christian growth. Will you take an honest look at your priorities? If needed, will you realign your life so your faith can grow and your service to the Lord can increase?
Pastor,
Rev. Wayne Marcus
Do you know what a minimalist is? A minimalist is someone who tries to live as simply and plainly as possible. In other words, they choose to live with less, avoid clutter, and focus on what is truly necessary.
There is value in that kind of simplicity, especially when it comes to material things. Most of us could probably do better with less. However, while a “bare minimum” mindset may help us reduce clutter, it should never describe our commitment to the Lord.
Where Our Priorities Show
Over the years, I have noticed that many people give tremendous effort to material pursuits, hobbies, and personal interests. They work hard to make more money, never miss a chance to enjoy their favorite activities, and make time for the things they want to do.
Yet, when opportunities arise to serve the Lord, strengthen their faith, or do good in His name, they often find themselves too busy or too committed elsewhere. To be plain spoken, many go all in on everything except their Christian commitment and works of faith.
A Question Worth Asking
How would your life change if serving the Lord became your number one priority? How would that affect your family, your church, and your eternal rewards?
The Apostle Paul gives us a powerful example of a life that was carefully re-evaluated and fully surrendered to Christ:
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:” Philippians 3: 7-9
Re-Evaluating What Matters Most
When Paul says, “I counted,” he is saying that he measured and re-evaluated the things in his life. He took an honest look at what truly mattered and chose Christ above all else.
That kind of self-examination is vital to Christian growth. Will you take an honest look at your priorities? If needed, will you realign your life so your faith can grow and your service to the Lord can increase?
Pastor,
Rev. Wayne Marcus
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