Thursday, May 31, 2007

Those who have believed in God…apply themselves to good deeds, these are excellent and profitable to men.
Titus 3:8b

How long has it been since you deliberately set out to do something nice for someone?

I’m not talking about writing a check to your favorite charity or participating in some church or group activity such as Habitat for Humanity or a mission trip to Mexico to build church buildings. I’m talking about being aware of someone who has some need and going out of your way to meet it.

There maybe an elderly neighbor that could use your help? Perhaps there is someone who has suffered a loss needing companionship, or a child needing someone to help them learn to read. I know all the reasons we don’t do these things (Unfortunately, I’ve used a few of them myself), but the meaning of Christian love doesn’t bow before our reasons.

Christian love is still defined as putting the needs of others before our own comfort and desires. Those who have believed in God…apply themselves to good deeds, these are excellent and profitable to men.