September16 Thought for the day

September 16

Hebrews 13:16 NESV

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. ”

If you see someone who is struggling with his load, help him to carry it. Doing good is something that makes the one who does good fell good as well, and so there is a two-way benefit.

However, the thought of immediate benefit for self will often push out any thought of a later possible benefit. This needs to be actively overcome by remembering “to do good.”

If we help someone with a heavy load, we are sharing our strength. If you have food to share with someone who obviously could use a bite, share your food. It is such an easy thing to simply look around and see other humans as you would like them to see and relate to you.

“with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”

In such conduct, there will be eternal reward.

“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12