Q1. (2.5) Christians often look at their relation to God as consumers, delighting in what God does for them. What is the mindset of a priest towards God? What actions does this mindset inspire in you?
The priests of old used to represent the people of GOd by presenting the sacrifices toHim on the altar and once a year the high priest would go to the holy of holies(still representing the people of God)The high priest had to be clean or else the wrath of God killed him and the rope that was ties to his led would lead him out.
Likewise since we are priests, we should present our members(our bodies, minds, will, emotions,) to Him pure, holy, sanctified and acceptable to Him.There should be no strange fires rising up to the Lord(hypocrisy and all)Our focus should be on keeping the camp( our bodies,spirit,minds,will,emotions)holy and clean,free from and sort of defilement (wrath,murmurings,immoral lives,coarse joking,impurity, demonic entrances of sorts etc) and all these other things shall be added unto us.(God'll bless us with a blessing when we seek Him first)
This mindset will inspire us to live for God and as we continually battle to live this mindset out in our daily lives it becomes more important to us, we realise His plans,ways and love are much higher and more fulfilling causing us to want to live seeking more of His heart and will and do His good pleasure...
I think I talk too much..hope that helps
God bless you
Twinkling