Amos 6, 7

God showed Amos a plumbline that measured the straightness of buildings. God had the plumbline in His Hand. God evaluates every man’s work.

We are wise to establish personal standards of excellence that we can apply to anything we do. Dollars and cents not considered, we should have a high bar for everything we do. When we are done, we have a deep inner satisfaction that we gave it our best.

My dad had a new AC unit installed. My dad, a lifetime electrical contractor, and my brother, a lifetime craftsman of the highest level, both commented on the sloppiness of the install. The new unit works ok, but the installer could have revealed more personal pride in the way he ran the supply and power lines. Sadly, they won’t be able to recommend his work.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; [Col. 3:23]

Work from your soul; give your best effort; willingly; with enthusiasm;