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"He wanted all the benefits without any of the commitment."

A thought by Mark Batterson, (2013-09-24) from his book, All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life (Kindle Location 780). Zondervan. Kindle Edition.

That is so true in so many areas of our lives. 

We want all the benefits that our job gives us but we don’t make an all-out effort to do what needs to be done.  I mean if they ever asked us to work on Saturday we would tell them, “That isn’t fair.”   We expect them to sacrifice but not me.

What about being in a relationship?  So many want the benefits without the commitment.  If you really loved me you would give me this but no way do I want to get married. 

What about church?  I love the pastor and his sermons.  The music is great.  I love our building but, no way do I want to become a member or tithe, or serve.  I want the benefits but not the commitment.

What about friendships?  We want them to jump whenever we need them but what if they are having struggles and they need us.   

There are so many areas that this can be said but the main one is in my relationship with Christ.  I want the benefits that He gives me, forgives my sin, gives me grace, protection, health but no way do I want to go all in.  That is too much.  It seems for us it is all one sided but the reality is that is what He demands and one day we will suffer the consequences of benefits with no commitment.

Why not start today? 
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  1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Thank you for this thought. It is very convicting, especially is regards to my job. I pray to the Lord for more security regarding finances, and then when it comes to my job I just want to be lazy and not work hard. But I need to commit to working hard at whatever it may be, because Christ calls us to do so.

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  2. Bill WilliamsFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    And He also gives it to us.

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