ODB: Doing Good
August 1, 2011
Imitate Jesus—go about doing good.
READ: Luke 6:27-36
Jesus of Nazareth . . . went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. —Acts 10:38
Someone once said, “The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” I like that; it’s a great reminder. In the book of Acts, Luke summarized Jesus’ earthly ministry by saying that He “went about doing good” (10:38).
What does the Bible mean when it tells us to “do good”? Jesus did good by teaching, healing, feeding, and comforting people. Using Jesus as the perfect example, His followers are called to meet the needs of others, including those who hate them: “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you” (Matt. 5:44; see also Luke 6:27-35). They are to serve their enemies without expecting anything in return.
Moreover, as opportunity arises, His followers are to do good especially to fellow believers (Gal. 6:10). They are not to let persecution, selfishness, and busyness cause them to forget to do good and to share what they have with others (Heb. 13:16).
To be like our Savior and His early followers, we should ask ourselves each day: “What good thing can I do today in Jesus’ name?” When we do good, we will be offering a sacrifice that pleases God (Heb. 13:16) and that draws people to Him (Matt. 5:16).
— Marvin Williams
Source: Our Daily Bread
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Why do good?
Is it because it makes us feel good? Is it we see that a need that we can meet? Is it out of willingness and love for God? is it out of obligation or obligation? I think a closer examination of our hearts is vital. Have a good intention may not be good enough. A godly motivation and right conviction in doing good is important. So, what constitue a good work that is honorable and acceptable before God is crucial and not to be taken lightly.
Let’s examine.
Doing good to those who hurt us deeply is really difficult.It’s human to revenge but does our thoughts ,words ,actions bring peace towards our offenders or does it stir up an endless circle of revenge and hatred,Love conquers all.