Daily Butter 7/9: Motives

My little addition to Our Daily Bread (7/9/2011):

For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives — God is our witness — and we didn't seek glory from people, either from you or from others. (1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 HCSB)

I periodically look at the “stats” for the My Daily Butter blog and think it is kind of silly to have this blog that nearly no one reads.  This reminder that motives matter helps me to keep my ego in check: The reason for these writings (or ramblings) has always been to keep MYSELF in check and the point of e-mailing them (and now posting them also) is personal accountability.  While I have appreciated the feedback from people who have said they enjoy these peaks into what the Spirit is teaching me through the Word, I need these reminders that it is for the benefit of my own personal walk with Him and not to build my pride through growth of “my ministry.” In the words of John the Baptizer: "He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30 HCSB)

Andy Jentes