October 10

"Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king." 1 Peter 2:17

For the Christian taken up with the joy of fellowship alone with God, the great temptation is to want to do nothing else but remain there basking in his presence. He is in no hurry to return to his former employment with its attendant trials and difficulties. Face to face with the Lord, he senses only joy and holiness and victory; but when he emerges to perform his daily tasks, he encounters discouragement and defeat once more.

Let him be warned that he is in danger of making himself the center, and rendering himself, as a result, unfit to care for the needs of others. Our duty toward men is defined often in Scripture, and our responsibility in the mundane affairs of life is certain.  The loftiest Christian experience is never incompatible with the performing of one's duties as a man. To the Lord, there is no conflict between household chores and spiritual ministry. The life of Christ exhibits itself through all sorts of activities.