“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
let us do
“Let us do” refers to active, effective, and diligent service to the Lord. Christians should put great and continued effort into serving others. We all have the power to do good; we must exert it.
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men” (Titus 3:8).
good
The spiritual Christian does “good” to non-Christians, but especially to Christians. The “good” here is an intrinsic good. We care about the essential welfare of others.
Principle:
Godly believers care about the essential welfare of other Christians.
Application:
Godly Christians care about the essential welfare of other believers. We will not share gossip about people, as it can hurt their reputation. We give them the benefit of the doubt if there is any question. We refuse to believe the worst and think ill of them (1 Co 13:7).
Some people always think the worst of others. That is their bent of mind. They are willing to believe the worst based on the slightest evidence. This tendency is a way to compensate for their small egos. Spirit-filled believers are willing to think the best of others and go out of their way to do the best for others. God put us on earth at this time and place for a purpose; we need to seize the opportunities before us.
