What You Do vs. Why You Do

It's important to know what to do, but it's even more important to know why you do it.

Born and raised in the Church, I've been spoon-fed instructions on how Christians are to live: tithing ten percent, dating only within the Church, abstaining from illicit materials, waiting for sex until marriage... But the satisfaction in doing each of these things only well up in my heart when the motive is joy and not obligation.

I've been experiencing more happiness as adulthood settles in and I become more responsible for decisions that I make in my life. With my own income, I know what a blessing it is to be able give to God's Church; with freedom in my relationships, I'm learning what joy God is planning for me in my future marriage; with my overall independence, I'm appreciating the many opportunities I have to serve God in whatever I do (1 Cor. 10:31).

Living a life of faith really feels so free. (Rom. 8:2)

I've never felt so free in my life.