1 Cor 10:31-32 “All To The Glory of God”

1 Cor 10:31-32 “All To The Glory of God”

1 Cor 10:31-32 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.

Remember that the Corinthians were concerned with eating meat. As Paul sums up his answer we find a guiding principle for our lives. This principle has often been called the Protestant work ethic. “Do all to the glory of God!” The notion of  how you do your work says something about God. The Bible has many things to say about this subject. We will look at a few.

1.     Work is ordained by God

a.     Genesis 3:18-19 “and you shall eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken;”

b.     Proverbs 6:6-11 Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.

c.      Colossians 3:23 – 25
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

d.     Proverbs 16:7
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

e.     It by Joseph’s diligence at work that God delivers him time after time.

f.       It is by Daniels work that he gains the favor of the king.

g.     Doing our best at work, not to get a raise, not to make our employer rich.

h.     Working to honor God.

i.        “Hack saw Ridge” honor God by not carrying a gun. 74 men to safety “just one more”

2.     Whatever you do.

a.     The way you live at home, treat your spouse and children.

b.     What you do for recreation.

c.      Our idol time

d.     Whatever you are doing do you honor God by what you do and how you do it?

What we do and how we do it effects the people around us. It has opened the doors to nations and kings. It may open the door to someone who sees your work and because of it, listens to what you say about God. “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”