{"id":353233,"date":"2026-10-14T16:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=353233"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:12:08","slug":"god-considers-the-intentions-behind-our-actions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/god-considers-the-intentions-behind-our-actions\/","title":{"rendered":"God Considers the Intentions Behind Our Actions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big>God looks not only at what a person does but also at what motivates them to act. This was one of the reflections shared by Cristiane Cardoso during <strong>Monday\u2019s Meditation of the Word<\/strong> on October 12. While discussing <strong>Revelation 10<\/strong>, she highlighted the importance of examining our intentions, accepting God\u2019s direction, and putting His teachings into practice.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>God Evaluates What Is Within Each Person<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>During the meditation, Cristiane explained that everyone needs to <strong>examine their intentions<\/strong> and learn to accept correction without harboring resentment. After all, doing what seems right is not enough when our motives are not aligned with God\u2019s will.<\/p>\n<p><strong>David\u2019s life<\/strong> illustrates this lesson. Before facing Goliath, he cared for his father\u2019s sheep. Later, he decided to confront the giant because Goliath was defying the living God. As Cristiane explained, David\u2019s intention was not to seek recognition but <strong>to honor God<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, David also made mistakes and faced the consequences of his choices. Through his example, Cristiane emphasized that having good intentions does not mean being perfect. What is essential is to acknowledge our shortcomings, accept correction, and show a willingness to change.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Spiritual Maturity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Cristiane also explained that spiritual maturity requires <strong>recognizing our own condition<\/strong> and respecting the learning process. Therefore, rather than comparing ourselves with others, Christians should evaluate their own attitudes and learn from the experiences they face.<\/p>\n<p>According to the reflection, the way a person responds to guidance also reveals their intentions. Someone who receives correction but refuses to change fails to put what they have learned into practice. In contrast, <strong>acknowledging mistakes and correcting one\u2019s behavior<\/strong> demonstrates a willingness to obey the Word of God.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Word Must Be Put Into Practice<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>While discussing <strong>Revelation 10:9<\/strong>, Cristiane explained the meaning of the passage in which John is instructed to eat the little scroll. According to her, this passage represents the need <strong>to assimilate the Word of God<\/strong> and allow its teachings <strong>to guide our attitude and actions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is not enough to attend meetings, listen to guidance, or know the biblical texts. Christians must also <strong>put what they learn into practice<\/strong> and allow the Word to transform their behavior.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Servant Must Keep Preaching<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Finally, Cristiane discussed <strong>Revelation 10:11<\/strong>, where John is commanded to prophesy again concerning many peoples, nations, languages, and kings. Based on this teaching, she emphasized the importance of persevering in the mission of <strong>proclaiming the Word of God<\/strong>, even when people do not show repentance.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the meditation offered an important reflection: more important than maintaining the appearance of faith is examining our own intentions and <strong>living according to the Word of God<\/strong>. This involves acknowledging our mistakes, accepting correction, and turning knowledge into action.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Continue Following the Study of Revelation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The next <strong>Meditation of the Word<\/strong> will continue the study with <strong>Revelation 11<\/strong>. Watch live on <strong>Friday, October 16<\/strong>, exclusively on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univervideo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">UNIVER V\u00eddeo<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; God looks not only at what a person does but also at what motivates them to act. This was one of the reflections shared by Cristiane Cardoso during Monday\u2019s Meditation of the Word on October 12. 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