"In the kingdom of God it is said: 'Et quacunque potes arte placere, place,' that is, 'Strive with every skill and word, to please your Savior, Christ the Lord.' " Treasury of Daily Prayer, page 743.
This statement, of course, is spoken only to those who are first righteous and pleasing to God through faith in Christ crucified, apart from any of their "skills" or "words". Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebr. 11:6). Those who are in the kingdom of God by faith in Christ, however, will then strive to please with all their "skills and words" their Savior who gave himself up for them as a fragrant and pleasing sacrifice to God (Lev. 4:31; Eph. 5:2).
"Godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come" (1 Timothy4:8 ESV).
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