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Having children, I often find myself telling them what to do. Sometimes, it's a reminder to practice basic hygiene, while other times it is a reminder to do homework. They're still learning basic tasks, and we try and help them understand why they do these things now so that when they're older, they'll do them on their own.
The same is true of faith. As we start our journey in faith, we look for direction as we understand the Gospel. But as the Gospel settles into our hearts and we grasp the wondrous thing Christ has done for us, we no longer need to be told -- we serve God and others willingly, because we see what God has done. And if God has done everything for us, then we should naturally serve God with gratitude and praise in return! We have been given every good gift, and we do everything in our power to rejoice, to celebrate, to serve, and to love!
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