Reel Wisdom
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The film Chariots of Fire is full of great statements. One of my favorites is in a conversation between missionary Eric Liddell and his father. Liddell agonizes about whether his running honors God. His father says, "You can glorify God by peeling a potato . . . if you peel it to perfection."
Liddell won a gold medal in the 1924 Olympics. Then he was a missionary in China until his death during World War II. Whether running, preaching the Gospel, or peeling potatoes, he gave his work commitment and excellence.
This is Howard Butt, Jr., of Laity Lodge. In God’s eyes, no act is insignificant. If we are in his will and doing it well, we show his glory to a watching world. It’s the high calling of our daily work.
With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. (2 Thes. 1:11)
God has commisioned us to work and create, to develop the resources he has given us and share with those in need. But what does that look like practically? This topical nine-session Bible study contains tips and encouragement to live a life of generosity and fruitfulness, helping us to redeem our use of resources by nurturing biblical attitudes.