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Do Good
Galatians
6:6-10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good
to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers
(Gal 6:10).
In this passage, Paul exhorts to do good to all people.
Because goodness is the essence of Jesus Christ and that should be the
face of his followers too. He further reminds them to be vigilant in
doing good. The salvific plan of God encompasses the 'other'. The 'way of
Christ' was the 'way of the periphery' which include the last, the least
and the lost. It was a life for the voiceless, exploited and
marginalized. Hence our calling is to walk in the way of Christ.
It is in the midst of the current materialistic and culturally
sophisticated situations, the forces of the world entangle us to pursue
instant gratification which hinder us from doing good. The 'culture of
self' is glorified and intense competition and selfishness mark the
present time. Craving for positions, possessions and pleasures make the
life more miserable and pathetic. The apostle Paul reminds that our calling
is not to be 'situational Christians' rather the persons of the kingdom
of God who uphold the values of Christ as the core of his/her life. A
Christian is in a hidden battlefield where an inner conflict is going on
between the flesh and the spirit or virtue and vice. In this alarming
situation, the writer alerts us not to be deceived by the forces of the
world. In order to resist the desires of the flesh, the writer advise us
to walk by the guidance of the spirit. (5:16) It is the power of the
spirit that helps us to conquer the forces of evil and flesh. The power
of Christ is the power of the spirit. The power of Christ always give
priority to the weak and the distressed. If we are disappointed, cling on
to the power of Christ which will strengthen us to stand against the
forces that entangle us personally and collectively. "It is the
beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your
heart." May the person of Christ and his values motivate us to lead
an 'other-centered life style'.
PRAYER
Help us 0 Lord, to do our best to others for the
glory of your name Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Do all the good you can, in all the places you
can, at all the times that you can.
Christian
Education Forum, Diocese of NAE of the Mar Thoma Church
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