
03/09/2025
Thinking About Getting That Tattoo? Moving in With Your Girlfriend? Drinking to Fit In? READ THIS FIRST.
Does It Glorify God?
A question that can change your life.
This morning, someone asked me:
“Is it okay to drink alcohol, get a tattoo of a cross and Jesus, and move in with my girlfriend? I want to fit in and look cool at my new university.”
I didn’t jump to judgment. Instead, I asked him a simple, yet powerful question:
“Will it glorify God?”
📖 ‘Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.’ — 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV)
In a world where "normal" often goes against God's Word, this question becomes a compass for every decision:
How you date
What you drink
What you wear
How you spend your money
What you post
Who you choose to live with
Ask yourself:
Will this bring honor to God, or just attention to me?
Will God be pleased with this decision, or am I just pleasing people?
Society may say, “It’s fine. Everyone does it.”
But Jesus said we are in the world, not of it.
As followers of Christ, we’re called to live by a higher standard one defined by the Word, not the world.
Yes, choosing to glorify God isn’t always easy.
Before you decide what to do, ask why you're doing it.
🔹 Is it to feel accepted?
🔹 To look cool?
🔹 To fit in?
🔹 Or… to honor God?
Jesus calls us to a higher standard not because He wants to kill your vibe, but because He wants to protect your soul.
Being a Christian isn't always easy. It means swimming upstream in a world that's floating downstream.
But it’s always right.
And it always leads to something the world cannot give:
Joy. Peace. Integrity. Eternal reward.
So the next time you’re unsure about something, don’t just ask,
“Is this allowed?”
Ask,
“Does this glorify God?”
That question will never lead you wrong.
So before you take that next step, ask:
Will this glorify God? Will He be pleased with this choice?
If the answer is no — you already know what to do.
Dr Samuel Prakash ( DMin)
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