You are not your own; you are a man under orders. And the One who has drafted you and signed your orders expects that you carry them out in a manner worthy of Him, and in such a way that His authority and His kingdom cannot be ignored. Now go, labor, work, and do your duty well knowing that it is the greatest privilege under heaven to be in the personal service of the Almighty.
— David Hegg (b. 1956), Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor
Related Bible passage: 1CO.6.19
Topics: Discipleship, Work & Vocation, Guidance & God's Will
Occasions: Encouragement
David Hegg
David W. Hegg (* 1956) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikal-baptistischer Pastor, Theologe und Autor, der viele Jahre die Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, Kalifornien, leitete. Er steht für eine konservativ-reformierte Theologie und wurde neben Veröffentlichungen zu Nachfolge und Predigtdienst durch Zeitungskolumnen zu gesellschaftsethischen Themen bekannt. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Auslegungen alltagsnahe Impulse zu persönlicher Verantwortung, christlicher Integrität und gelebtem Glaubensgehorsam.
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Do not be afraid of Christ. He demands nothing and he gives everything.
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