“For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives.” (1 Corinthians 4:5 NLT)
Extrinsic incentives such as social status, money, and power have mass appeal, whereas intrinsic motives such as curiosity, purpose, satisfaction, and growth are less popular. Understanding our own core motives as well as those of others is a vital part of awareness.
What drives you when there is no audience, when there is no one around to appreciate you or disapprove of you? What if there were no pictures to take, no one to tell you how great you are, or no one to criticize your choices? Understanding your own motives is complicated enough; discovering what compels others is even more convoluted. The motives of each heart are buried deep, and unearthing them is an intricate expedition which requires spiritual guidance and wisdom.
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