Do All
The sermon emphasizes the importance of doing all aspects of life to the glory of God, encouraging believers to cultivate a sense of God's presence in their daily lives.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches on the importance of living every moment for the glory of God, emphasizing that every action, whether eating, drinking, or any other task, should be done with the intention of glorifying God. The focus is on surrendering our whole being, thoughts, and desires to align with God's will and pleasure, finding peace and tranquility in the midst of daily activities by acknowledging God's presence in all things.
Text
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
1 CORINTHIANS 10:31
THY glory alone, 0 God, be the end of all that I say;
Let it shine in every deed, let it kindle the prayers that I pray;
Let it burn in my innermost soul, till the shadow of self pass away,
And the light of Thy glory, 0 God, be unveiled in the dawning of day.
FREDERICK GEORGE SCOTT
IT excepts nothing, "do all"; it instances only the very least things, what our Lord includes under "daily bread," that so we may stop at nothing short of all, but our whole being, doing, thinking, willing, longing, having, loving, may be wrapt up, gathered, concentrated, in the One Will and Good Pleasure of our God. Does any again ask, How can such little things be done to the glory of God? Do them as thou wouldest do them if thou sawest Christ by thee.
E. B. PUSEY
THE time of labor does not with me differ from the time of prayer; and, in the noise and confusion of the kitchen where I am at work, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I possess God in as great tranquillity as if I were upon my knees at the Blessed Sacrament.
BROTHER LAWRENCE
Sermon Outline
- Introduction
- Understanding the scope of 'do all'
- Practical application
- Doing tasks as if Christ were present
- Maintaining a sense of God's presence in daily life
Key Quotes
“Do them as thou wouldest do them if thou sawest Christ by thee.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“The time of labor does not with me differ from the time of prayer;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“Let it shine in every deed, let it kindle the prayers that I pray;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to glorify God in all that you do, even in the smallest tasks.
- Seek to cultivate a sense of God's presence in your daily life by being intentional and aware of His presence.
- Remember that every moment is an opportunity to glorify God and draw closer to Him.