You can impress people and still miss what matters most—because God sees the heart. Dr. Michael Youssef challenges you to examine your motives and build for Christ with what will last when your life’s work is tested.
It’s easy to curate an image—successful, spiritual, “together.” But the charade ends where it matters most: before God, who sees the heart.
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to Paul’s sobering reminder in 1 Corinthians: every believer will one day stand before the Lord and have their works tested. This isn’t about salvation—Christ settled that at the cross, purchasing our righteousness by His blood. This is about eternal rewards and the reality that motives matter.
Dr. Youssef explains the difference between building with:
gold, silver, and precious stones—faithful obedience offered to Jesus with pure motives, and
straw—doing the right things for the wrong reasons, seeking self-glory instead of Christ’s glory.
As you listen, ask yourself: Am I building for the glory of Jesus—or for something else? This devotional calls you to surrender your time, talents, and resources fully to the One who is worthy—so your life brings extravagant honor to Christ.
Today’s MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way.