Our text was the exact one used as lead scripture for yesterday’s meditation, except that it is now cited from KJV. In all respect, it is a twin scripture with Galatians 6:10 – “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”

Paul’s ink to shun vengeance was hardly dry when he enjoined us to pursue what is good, first among the household of faith, then in the larger society. Doing good will require some clarifications because our world has fallen into moral relativism. By this, what was once regarded as morally abominable is now finding acceptance in the name of human rights and other deceptions under the guise of democratic norms. Our definition of good must come from God’s word. Two things are to be considered here. One is from Philippians 4:8. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” There is a link between what we think and what we eventually do. Since these are the good things to think on, it goes without saying that they are the good things we should do as well. Our actions must be consistent with our thoughts.‬‬

The life and ministry of Jesus will give us another pragmatic way of defining what is good. Acts 10:38 says that He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed. In other gospel accounts, He was seen speaking words of comfort and peace to people and feeding the hungry. In other words, He went about meeting needs and solving problems. Everywhere He went He lifted people’s spirits through noble words and kind deeds. That is the example to follow in doing good.