Behavioral Action

     ·       Behavior is HOW we act

·       Action is WHAT we do

·       Motivation is WHY we do it

 

                  It can be rather daunting when you realize that God, who knows all that can be known, knows how you will act, what you will do, and MOST importantly, WHY you do it prior to it happening. Our behavior as a follower of Christ, should begin to look at least somewhat like Jesus’ behavior. That doesn’t make you any better or more important than anyone else, it just means you’re attempting to follow God’s plan for living. Actually, it’s what a follower of Christ is supposed to be doing. When it comes to serving God there is a very large learning curve. This is because of God’s love, mercy, patience with all of His creation.

                  We should take a serious look at our behavior – how we act. How do we act when we’re alone. When we’re with family. When we’re with others. When we’re in public. It really should be pretty much the same. Of course, you’re going to be more relaxed around people you know, but the Holy Spirit has the ability to teach us how to act in a Godly way in any type of situation. But you have to feed your spirit man by reading God’s Word regularly. Make it a point to learn something new about the Lord each day. 

                  Our actions should be an outcropping of our behavior. What we do should reflect what means the most to us. If it’s ourselves, then we’ll act with arrogance or have an overblown sense of importance and superiority over others. There are no doubt some Christians who fall into that category. We’re not at all perfect, but God knows our potential. So if we submit to His leadership in our lives, we will eventually reach our greatest potential and be used by the Lord to that extent.

                  Our motivation comes from our heart. Do we do things for OUR benefit or the benefit of OTHERS. Are we focused on personal notoriety or just seeking to lift up Christ by our words and/or our actions. When people see you in action what do they see? Christ or you? That is essentially the sum of Behavioral Action.

                  Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries