Return on Investment

In 1 Corinthians 6:20 Paul reminds us that we have been “bought at a price." The context paints a picture of Christ’s great sacrifice. He liberated us from the cruel control of sin, by buying us with the high price of His own life. God’s great and loving investment in us should motivate us to gladly consider making His sacrifice rich in dividends. How is that return on His investment measured? By living to bring glory to God! Our eyes, hands, feet, thoughts, dreams, desires, and total existence have been purchased to reflect the wondrous glory of God’s will and wisdom. In other words, we are no longer our own. Therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit (1 Corinthians 6:20). Living to reflect His Glory is the return on investment that makes the Owner of our lives look good. Our choice to bring glory to God yields a great return on Christ’s investment. — 1 Corinthians 6:20