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“Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand
and my righteousness will soon be revealed.” – Isaiah 56:1
Have you
ever noticed that the longer you focus on doing things that are right and just,
the more difficult it becomes.
Especially when there is little recognition or evidenced results in the
situation. We are designed to seek self-proclamation
and attention when we are doing good things.
By the nature of our human psyche we often times do things simply to
boost our own image and our own recognition.
Yet, even though it is natural and common place, it does not justify the
abstraction from the glory and presence of God.
Doing good works and helping others is a representation of those who are following Jesus Christ’ teachings and striving to grow in their Christian walk, but it is not unique to the Christian church. As the scriptures tell us in James 2:19, “You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.” Muslims, Buddhists, Hari Krishna’s and even atheists do good works to bring glory to themselves. What makes good works from a Christian more meaningful to the recipient then good works from any of these groups?
God has placed a purpose in your heart and mine to do good works for His glory. Putting aside our selfish and prideful thoughts, and simply help others with the intent that God is lifted up. We draw others to Him through our actions and allow them to gain a better understanding of His love, peace and grace as a result. Seeking justice must be present in our actions and this often eludes mankind, for justice is often hard to grasp from the perspective of the Lord. What is just in His eyes vs. what is just in yours? If others receive benefit at your expense is this justice? As long as His glory is revealed and His name is praised, than yes it is.
His return is soon upon us, and we are told to be busy about His business and sharing His love and words with others. So we must ask ourselves, how busy are we? If He were to return tomorrow, would you be found busy serving others on His behalf? It is my hope that you are drawn to discovery of how you can serve as we draw closer to His time.
Doing good works and helping others is a representation of those who are following Jesus Christ’ teachings and striving to grow in their Christian walk, but it is not unique to the Christian church. As the scriptures tell us in James 2:19, “You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.” Muslims, Buddhists, Hari Krishna’s and even atheists do good works to bring glory to themselves. What makes good works from a Christian more meaningful to the recipient then good works from any of these groups?
God has placed a purpose in your heart and mine to do good works for His glory. Putting aside our selfish and prideful thoughts, and simply help others with the intent that God is lifted up. We draw others to Him through our actions and allow them to gain a better understanding of His love, peace and grace as a result. Seeking justice must be present in our actions and this often eludes mankind, for justice is often hard to grasp from the perspective of the Lord. What is just in His eyes vs. what is just in yours? If others receive benefit at your expense is this justice? As long as His glory is revealed and His name is praised, than yes it is.
His return is soon upon us, and we are told to be busy about His business and sharing His love and words with others. So we must ask ourselves, how busy are we? If He were to return tomorrow, would you be found busy serving others on His behalf? It is my hope that you are drawn to discovery of how you can serve as we draw closer to His time.
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