January 25-Core Values

Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:9-13

Ray Kroc fast food giant and owner of the McDonalds fast food chain buys the San Diego Padres for 12 million dollars in 1974. Kroc was one of the best loved owners in baseball. He brought the same core values that he instilled in McDonalds to the operation of the Padres. McDonalds’ core values have always been: quality service, cleanliness and value. Players enjoyed playing for him and Kroc brought the same enthusiasm he used to create McDonalds to making the Padres better.

Paul gives a glimpse to the Church at Rome, in our verses today, some of the core values of the Christian faith. Love must be sincere, hate evil, cling to good. Be devoted to each other in love and honor each other. Serve the Lord with zeal, be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. Share with those in need and be hospitable. Can you imagine what a difference we could make in this world for Christ if we just lived by these values? God could really use believers to live lives that reflect these basic values. Because if we reflected these values we would be reflecting Him!

1. What does it meant to you to hate evil and cling to what is good?
2. What does it mean to you to serve God with zeal?
3. Will you commit this day to living these values?

Ray Kroc was a beloved owner because he cared and showed that caring in many ways. We are beloved children of God, let’s show His love by being a reflection of His values.