I Corinthians VI
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (I Corinthians 10:31 ESV)
Whatever
Let us reclaim the word, ‘whatever.’ Today when we hear someone say, ‘whatever,’ it usually is dismissive, patronizing, or sarcastic.
It is a word that minimizes, ignores, and ends a conversation.
“Did you clean your room?” whatever.
“I can’t afford this meal!” whatever.
“Why won’t you listen to me?” whatever.
“You hurt me…” whatever.
But in this verse, ‘whatever’ is inclusive, optimistic, directive, and hopeful.
Christians have a lot of things to do. We have jobs, communities, families, relationships, tasks, commissions, opportunities, and challenges.
And WHATEVER we do, we get to do it for God! Because He created our world.
WHATEVER we do, we get to do it for God! Because He deserves our devotion.
WHATEVER we do, we get to do it for God! Because we belong to Him.
Isn’t that a better “whatever?”