Always Do What’s Right
‘…Hold fast what is good.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:21
Today’s Insight
Someone wrote: ‘Today we mourn the passing of an old friend—common sense. He devoted his service to schools, hospitals and churches; he got jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, silly rules and frivolous lawsuits didn’t affect him. He cultivated practices like sharing with others, teaching kids spiritual values and living within your means. He survived the Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression. But he couldn’t withstand the ravages of declining moral and spiritual values. He watched as leaders became corrupt and good people became apathetic. He saw the Ten Commandments outlawed in public buildings, prayer banned from the classroom and criminals enjoying more rights than their victims. He watched in despair as teachers who needed parental consent to administer an aspirin, couldn’t tell a parent their child wanted an abortion.
Common sense was predeceased by truth, trust and responsibility. His funeral wasn’t well attended; few realized he had gone!’ In a recent Gallup Poll, 50% of those interviewed said they believe there are ‘no absolutes’ when it comes to good and evil. Look around you and you’ll see the results of that kind of thinking!
But God doesn’t share their opinion. His Word says, ‘Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil’ (vv. 21-22 NKJV). God told Israel not to remove the ancient boundary markers. God establishes boundaries for our protection, blessing and guidance (Proverbs 22:28). So stand up for what’s right and don’t fear criticism. Darkness has never been a friend of light, or wrong a companion of right. Nevertheless, walk in the light and always do what’s right.
Parallel Verses: Jn 14:6-11, Acts 4:8-12, Acts 16:22-34 , Mt 1:18-21
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for your Word today. Lord, I come before you with a humble heart. Lord I thank you for training me in righteousness because you are our righteousness. Lord strengthens me to do good work for the sake of your Kingdom and to do the right things for others even the majority is doing in opposite direction by violating your commandments. Lord reminds me to stand strong in holiness that I might not hurt you. Lord thank you that I can do the right things because you are there to support us even the world is opposing me. Lord thank you as you said in your word that we must overcome by good over evil works. Lord helps me to walk blameless and to carry you righteousness that you covered on me for your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
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