Emphasis Preaching Journal

Debbie was a good woman in the worst sense of the word. She recognized no other motive than a desire to serve God. If anyone thanked her for doing something, she would respond, "Oh, don't thank me; thank the Lord who is working through me." If someone else did something worthwhile or helpful, instead of expressing appreciation she would say, "Praise the Lord." She refused to receive thanks or give thanks to anyone except God. The words of Paul in this passage might appear to reflect this "it's only you and me, Lord" kind of faith.