In Psalm 26:2 David prayed:

“Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me.  Test my motives and my heart.”  (New Living Translation)

On a fairly regular basis it would be to our credit to take a look at our motives.  Why do we do some of the things we do?  Are we acting out of love or are we trying to please people, or are we working on some goal…are we charging out on some martyr’s mission?  I know we have good intentions, but we need to make sure that what drives us is our love for God.

Sometimes people act with agenda’s in mind, and if we have any other agenda than pleasing God, we’re missing the point.

Peace

Jim