You hear people talk about a spirit of excellence all the time yet they don’t possess it. Mainly you hear about it in church and it makes you wonder who are they trying to convince; us or them?
A quick way to see if you or your church is operating in a spirit of excellence, do this quick test . If church starts at 11am do you get there between 10:45-10:50 or do you come after 11? If you get there early you maybe operating in a spirit of excellence; if you get there late, you are operating in a spirit of slothfulness. If your church starts on time regardless who’s there or not, it maybe operating in a spirit of excellence. However, if your church waits for a certain amount of seats to be filled, it’s operating in a spirit of numbers. If you sing in the choir regardless if you lead the solo or not, you maybe operating in a spirit of excellence. If you only sing when it’s your solo, you’re operating in a spirit of pride. If you preach the unadulterated word in hopes someone might be saved, you maybe operating in a spirit of excellence. If you’re preaching for an amen, applause or a pat on the back, you’re operating in the spirit of entertainment.
Be careful when you throw that phrase out there, because people are watching and if you or your church is not living up to the standard of excellence people will begin to talk and most importantly, God will not be glorified, edified, or pleased.
Be blessed and continue to be a blessing.
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