"Yes, we have it among professing Christians—this strange ingenuity to seek our own interest under the guise of seeking the interests of God. I am not afraid to say what I fear—that there are thousands of people who are using the deeper life and Bible prophecy, foreign missions and physical healing for no other purpose than to promote their own private interests secretly. They continue to let their apparent interest in these things to serve as a screen so that they don't have to take a look at how ugly they are on the inside." A. W. Tozer
The Apostle Paul says: "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NIV) He is telling us that, when we die, we will see Jesus face to face--all those mysteries of life and theology will be solved and we will see with a crystal clearness that eludes us now here on earth. But, maybe we should look in the mirror today and not wait until then to examine ourselves more clearly. Could it be that those in the church need to do a little X-raying of what's inside ourselves--particularly what is in our hearts? Don't let what you "do for God" only serve as a screen to hide a heart that needs a thorough cleaning. Christ sees what's inside, even when we don't. Pastor Darvin
