Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Psalm 37:3 (ESV)
As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (ESV)
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14 (ESV)
In various church communities and elsewhere, you will find some faithful people always seeking to do good. When you come across their paths, you expect their good works and deeds to always shine through, each and every time. But have you ever stopped to realize, that we all should have those traits and characteristics? That all of us should be good and have a desire to do good at all times? If every person on this planet sought to always do good to those around them, to the environment, and to society at large, the sin and evil of this world would not be as prevalent as it is today.
To be a good person and to do good works should be second nature to everyone. However, in reality, as we continue to live in this sin-laden world, it can sometimes become increasingly difficult to always be good and kind, on a continuous basis. Most of us can be good and do good works from time to time and perhaps even frequently but, to exhibit this type of behavior on a continuous basis? That can be challenging and difficult for many.
Despite the challenges of living a Godly life and seeking to do good always, it is not impossible to practice on a daily basis with all those we meet. Of course, there will be times when you’re upset and angry, and trying to instill the characteristic of being good will prove to be difficult and at times impossible. But we can take courage with this verse in the Bible from Luke 1:37, “For nothing is impossible with God”.
So, as we go throughout our lives, may we at all times seek to do and be good. We can sum it all up with this quote by theologian John Wesley: ‘Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.’
Blessings,
Angélique
To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com
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