INTRODUCTION

God is as equally concerned with what we do as to how we do it. It is not only important that we have the right kind of conversation, but that our conversation be based on “simplicity and godly sincerity.” In other words, our conversation should be genuine and never extravagant. People behave for different reasons. Sometimes those reasons are godly, yet at other times they reflect ungodliness. Anyone can feign a good conversation for a short period; however, only with the Lord's help can one's motives consistently match his actions. Paul not only sought to have his conversation right before the Lord, but also desired a genuine change of heart to bring forth the proper conversation.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): Whatever we do should be done for the Lord and not merely to be seen of men (Ephesians 6:6Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
  See All...; Colossians 3:23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
  See All...). The Lord was not pleased with those who did such things (Matthew 6:2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
  See All..., 5).
• (For everyone): Christians should always consider why they do the things they do. What about you? Do you do certain things because you love the Lord or because you want men to praise you for being “spiritual”?
• Can you think of people who do right for the wrong reasons? What is your opinion of those people? Do you respect them and seek to pattern your life after them?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to help your conversation be sincere.
• Ask God to give you a desire to please Him.

HYMN

Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

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