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Do good and keep the faith

Bible Reading:   Galatians 6: 6 -10

 

Vs 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ

DEVOTION

The above scripture is a powerful passage that delves into the profound connection between faith and action. It emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects our Christian beliefs through consistent acts of kindness and service and teaches us to love God our neighbors as ourselves. It challenges us to live out our faith not just in words, but in the everyday choices and actions that shape our lives.

It highlights the principle of sowing and reaping, emphasizing that our choices have consequences. If we indulge in worldly desires, we will reap corruption. However, if we align our lives with God's will through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, we will reap eternal life.

Furthermore, Paul’s letter to Galatians encourages perseverance in doing good. It acknowledges that living a life of service can be demanding and sometimes feel unrewarding. Discouragement and weariness are inevitable. Yet, the passage urges us to persist, to continue sowing seeds of kindness, compassion, and love. This perseverance is not about earning God's favor, but about aligning ourselves with His character and experiencing the transformative power of living a life of service.

Finally, this scripture emphasizes the importance of extending acts of kindness to all people, but especially to those within the Christian community. It highlights the Christian's responsibility to love their neighbors, both within and outside the church community. Our faith should not be confined to private devotions; it must be expressed in tangible ways, through acts of service, compassion, and love towards all.

In essence, this passage  encourages us to live a life that reflects our faith, embrace the principle of unconditional love, persevere in doing good, and serve all people. This passage serves as a powerful reminder that true faith is not merely intellectual assent; it is a dynamic, life-transforming force that compels us to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. It challenges us to live out our faith not just in words, but in the everyday choices and actions that shape our lives.

   PRAYER

Lord, May my life reflect the truth of your Gospel, not just in words, but in the everyday choices and actions that shape my days.

Thought of the day

Gal 6 vs 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Anish Thomas 
Marthoma Church of Greater Washington 

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