If God is God and created the universe, He is very different from me. So following His will means I can’t just do what I want. Following God’s will means that I have to pause before making a decision to consider the possibility that my typical choice in such matters is not in accord with the Mind of the universe. Choosing God’s will instead of my own will means putting my preferences and habitual reactions on hold so that I can ask for help from my Higher Power.
God is the one ends that does not reduce me. If I worship anything but God, it will reduce me. If I worship myself, that will limit me. If I worship love or power or success or the National Review editorial board, that will reduce me. Following God is the one thing I can follow without the possibility of limiting myself to less than I can be.
So what is the alternative to seeking God’s will? Asking what is the most compassionate result? What will assist class struggle? What will get me laid?
