What is our motivation?

[Arrabon]

14 minutes ago, johnthebaptist said:

I might say it differenlty, since "love" can describe how we FEEL about people, or it can define how we TREAT people. I think "love" is about how we TREAT people, and using that definition, I'd agree with the statement, "Motivation should be that we love others."

 

@johnthebaptist

I agree, and I like the way you worded your response.

For me, learning Godly love took me decades, as it's such a different kind of "Others first" kind of love that is selfless and giving like Christ was.

Even though we see examples all through the New Testament of Godly love, life with family and raising kids and...well you know, life, and trying to learn other things from scripture, and never hearing about Godly love in Church or church circles, it took me a while to even grasp what scripture was talking about until I started focusing on Christs teaching about love.

I'm very thankful that the Holy Spirit saw my need to learn and led me through learning about it.

My name is Arrabon

[Whyme]

I don't feel love i feel greedy. Sure I'm poor but that didn't stop the widow from giving her mite. Please pray for me friends. I want to be right with God, thats my motivation right now.

[Arrabon]

1 hour ago, Whyme said:

I don't feel love i feel greedy. Sure I'm poor but that didn't stop the widow from giving her mite. Please pray for me friends. I want to be right with God, thats my motivation right now.

@Whyme

Thank you for your honesty and sharing where your at.

It takes a lot of time to learn to love God's way and be selfless, at least it did for me, but with many praying for you, and I will pray for you, God will bless your desires, as you pray to Him also .

[Whyme]

1 minute ago, Arrabon said:

@Whyme

Thank you for your honesty and sharing where your at.

It takes a lot of time to learn to love God's way and be selfless, at least it did for me, but with many praying for you, and I will pray for you, God will bless your desires, as you pray to Him also .

Thank you.

[Sower]

1 hour ago, Marilyn C said:

However if we try to do things as we see it will be in our own strength which we find out is very limited.

For us as believers we are to seek the Holy Spirit for what He would have us do.

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
Jn-15

I cannot bear fruit (work) in and of myself, for God.
But I can abide in Christ, and He will do His work through me.
This glorifies not me, but the Father.
 

[Marilyn C]

6 hours ago, Whyme said:

I don't feel love i feel greedy. Sure I'm poor but that didn't stop the widow from giving her mite. Please pray for me friends. I want to be right with God, thats my motivation right now.

Hi Whyme,

Good that you recognize the `blockage.` May I suggest how to remove that. With all of us, when the Holy Spirit convicts us of something specific, then it is up to us to `repent, to ask for forgiveness and then in faith receive that forgiveness, be thankful, and then go on with the Lord. 

It is a journey of highlights from the Holy Spirit and of us realizing our error, repenting, asking for forgiveness, receiving and thanking God for that forgiveness. 

Always remember His love is `steadfast.`  His love does not go up and down when we make mistakes. He knows our weakness and as we repent etc then over time that can become a strength area to us. 

Repent of `greediness,` and see the Lord change your heart to `freely giving as freely have received.`  

praying, Marilyn. 

[Whyme]

45 minutes ago, Marilyn C said:

Hi Whyme,

Good that you recognize the `blockage.` May I suggest how to remove that. With all of us, when the Holy Spirit convicts us of something specific, then it is up to us to `repent, to ask for forgiveness and then in faith receive that forgiveness, be thankful, and then go on with the Lord. 

It is a journey of highlights from the Holy Spirit and of us realizing our error, repenting, asking for forgiveness, receiving and thanking God for that forgiveness. 

Always remember His love is `steadfast.`  His love does not go up and down when we make mistakes. He knows our weakness and as we repent etc then over time that can become a strength area to us. 

Repent of `greediness,` and see the Lord change your heart to `freely giving as freely have received.`  

praying, Marilyn. 

Thank you.

[David1701]

10 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

I might say it differenlty, since "love" can describe how we FEEL about people, or it can define how we TREAT people. I think "love" is about how we TREAT people, and using that definition, I'd agree with the statement, "Motivation should be that we love others."

Love for man is primarily to do with our intention towards others (to seek their benefit).  This might, or might not, be accompanied by feelings but will, if possible, result in actions.

[johnthebaptist]

1 hour ago, David1701 said:

Love for man is primarily to do with our intention towards others (to seek their benefit).  This might, or might not, be accompanied by feelings but will, if possible, result in actions.

If it doesn't result in actions, does it serve any purpose?

[David1701]

5 minutes ago, johnthebaptist said:

If it doesn't result in actions, does it serve any purpose?

We have a love driven life, not a purpose driven life; however, having said that, the answer is: yes, it serves several, very important purposes; it keeps the heart right (e.g. free from ungodly fear, bitterness, resentment, legalism, etc.) and in fellowship with the Lord.  You might not have the opportunity to do anything to help someone in need; but, if your heart is right, then, if the opportunity arises, you will do what you can.