The Universal Principle by George
Everard from The Right Principle, 1866, read by Christopher Glynn. So whether you eat or drink or
whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians
10, 31. The same principle is applicable
in all common actions and everyday affairs. No single moment of
our lives, no single action, ought to be taken outside of
the sphere of this rule. Our rising up and lying down,
the disposal of our time, the spending of our money, our social
gatherings, our conversations, our recreations, the way of conducting
the affairs of our household, The books we read, buying and
selling, business transactions of various kinds, all these,
and a multitude of other such-like matters, are all to be ordered
under the daily guidance of this same principle. We are to do
all to glorify Him who is our Creator, our Savior, our Preserver,
our Most Loving Father. Reader, beware of neglecting
to exercise this universal principle in little things. Great occasions
for serving God occur but seldom. Lesser ones arise every moment. Little things are not to be despised. He who despises little things
shall fall little by little. Little omissions of duty, little
acts of disobedience, as they may seem to us, may prove a great
hindrance along our path. A few grains of dust or a small
insect in the eye will often cause great pain and annoyance. A little stone in a horse's foot
will make it stumble again and again. The Christian will find
much the same thing from the indulgence of apparently trivial
sins. They will harass the mind, destroy
the peace and comfort which he might enjoy, prove a stumbling
block to him as he endeavors to run the heavenly race. So,
whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory
of God.