Motivation

If I speak the languages of men and of angels, but do not have love, I am a sounding gong or a clanging cymbal.2 If I have [the gift of] prophecy,and understand all mysteries and all knowledge,and if I have all faith, so that I can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.3 And if I donate all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

1 Cor 13:1-3 (HCSB)

What motivates us in spiritual terms is more important than what we do! I know that is a challenging statement. Of first importance to God is the motivation of our hearts and second is the work that we are involved in. The apostle Paul say you can speak with wisdom, skill and impressive abilities but without love it is worthless. You can sacrifice yourself on the altar of martyrdom but for the wrong reasons it has no value. You can give everything in your possession but without the right motivation it is of no spiritual reward. Motivation is important. Take a few moments and evaluate why you are doing what you are doing. Allow God to challenge your heart about your motivation.