114: Seek good | Amos 5:14

The Christian life is much more than not doing bad things. We are supposed to be a force for good in this world. We have been talking openly and honestly about the fear that has been gripping our country, and the tragedies that have caused it. I found this little verse in Amos I wanted to share with you. Seek good, not evil. If you grew up in the church, when you hear phrases like this, you think of all the rules Christians are supposed to have. Do this. Don't do that. Say this. Don't say that. Drink this. Don't drink that. But I think this verse is going a layer deeper. The verse before it ends with "the days are evil." These are evil days we are living in. When someone goes into a school, a nightclub, or a protest and starts shooting multiple victims, the days are evil! But the Bible gives us a mission. Seek good. In other words, you don't have to give into the evil. Be a force for good in this world. As Christians, we must lead this charge and spread good and love in this world. This is the example of Christ. Seek good, and God will be with you. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/