As Andrew Murray states in the beginning of 'Working for God, ' the aim of good works is to glorify God, not man. Waiting on God is part of the work process. Offering oneself as an instrument through whom God can work is the chief objective of life, Murray writes. Work is the "highest form of existence" he adds, noting that we are defined by our work. We are what we do in a sense. In maintaining a Christian perspective, he places work in the context of love, noting that "The most Godlike thing is love." Fruitfulness is an ...
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As Andrew Murray states in the beginning of 'Working for God, ' the aim of good works is to glorify God, not man. Waiting on God is part of the work process. Offering oneself as an instrument through whom God can work is the chief objective of life, Murray writes. Work is the "highest form of existence" he adds, noting that we are defined by our work. We are what we do in a sense. In maintaining a Christian perspective, he places work in the context of love, noting that "The most Godlike thing is love." Fruitfulness is an outcome of work. Fruit is produced spontaneously. It isn't forced. Murray presages Rick Warren in discussing how fulfilling one's God-given role with talent and ability leads to a sense of satisfaction. He goes so far as to say "The works of a man not only reveal his life, they develop and exercise, they strengthen and perfect it. Good works are of the very essence of the Divine life in us." Murray sounds a theme found in Robert A. Schuller's work when he talks about Divine work requiring Divine intervention. Dr. Schuller similarly talks about a God sized dream, one that cannot occur unless God is involved. Faith is a necessary part of such a dream becoming a reality. In the conclusion he returns to the opening comments about waiting on God. If one is to achieve what God designed him to achieve, it will have to be done God's way. That can only come about as one waits on God
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