“BLESSINGS + BENEVOLENCE”

Doing good feels good, doesn't it? But sometimes, it can be caused by wrong motives, including self-conceit. How can we avoid such a pitfall and make our acts of kindness genuine?

Let’s continue our study on Psalm 112.

We can observe at least four ways in which a God-fearing man responds to practical blessings. Here’s another biblical principle for you to consider.

A God-fearing man never gets tired of doing good.

His good works and acts of righteousness are ingrained in the minds of the people, especially those whose lives he has touched. His generosity is experienced by many because just like the Sower, he sows good works here and there. He doesn’t give indiscriminately, but wisely. He does not grow weary of doing good. As such, people will remember him forever, including unbelievers. 

9 “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9

Doing good works is the very purpose of our salvation. The truth is, there will always be people who need help, and as ambassadors of Christ, we must do something to ease their burden. We can help them both in spiritual and practical ways. Sometimes, words may not be enough, so we have to go out of our comfort zone to comfort those who need it. And this trait should be our default—not only when we feel like it.

We don’t do good just because we want our names to be remembered—that would be conceit. Rather, our good works only prove what’s inside of us: love. Acts of kindness are outward manifestations of what’s happening inwardly. They are not scripted; we don’t put on an act. In response to God’s goodness to us, we pay it forward and extend that benevolence to others. As such, God is the source; we’re mere channels of His blessings.

Pursue the Saviour today!