Detaching from the world is how God began Christ’s ministry to change the world! If Christ’s life were filled with times of getting alone to connect with the Father, it would be wise for us to do likewise. Though we can abide in Christ amid all our daily activities, there is a call on each of us to get alone with God regularly. In these times of detaching from the world, we can focus differently on the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to accomplish His work in us.

It is critical for us to diligently search God’s word to discover His criteria for having an effective life.  The approval of man is temporary and will one day mean nothing. God’s approval is eternal, and living for Him alone is the only way to be successful in this life and the next. 

Many Christians believe that it is wrong to be motivated by our eternal prize. They assume their only motivation should be to obey God in fulfilling their earthly duty with no thought of their future reward. This notion seems right and humble at face value, the only problem is … it is not what the Bible teaches.