Being Reminded to do Good

Posted on 05 Sep 2016, Pastor: Rev. Derek Geldart

Instead using disobedience and slander to reach the evil people of this world Paul concludes we are to show them the glorious light of the Gospel by doing good deeds. While this world knows hatred, it will not be reached through a hateful attitude. They experience hate all the time and will simply relegate any message wrapped in hate as being one competing voice amongst many, irrelevant and insignificant. If the world is to give up their broad path of pleasure, then you will simply have to offer them something better: God’s love. By removing sins control over your life your words and deeds of love can be clearly seen. It is precisely by doing good deeds that you fulfill God’s command to love Him and one another (Matthew 22:37-40). For Paul, love is the key to showing this world that what you have inside of your heart is the only voice that can save them from the fiery pits of hell. Show them your love by doing good deeds and when they ask why you are being so kind, point them to God the Father in Heaven as the only reason to have hope!