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\u201c<\/sup>Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.\u201d<\/em>-Galatians 6:9-10<\/p>\n

Christians are called to do good. This is obvious. What is not as obvious is how to go about it. Paul offers three powerful insights in Galatians 6:9-10 for our journey. First, we are to \u201cnot become weary.\u201d Why? We reap a harvest if we do not give up. This isn\u2019t talking about wheat or money, but rather results. Doing good will result in a life well lived. Plus, we change the lives around us in the process.<\/p>\n

Second, we are to do good \u201cto all people.\u201d Christians don\u2019t get to avoid the segments of people they do not like. We are called to unconditional love shown through actions to all people, whether they believe like us or ever do.<\/p>\n

Third, we are to \u201cespecially\u201d do good to other believers. Family is our priority. We seek to help everyone we can, but our spiritual family comes before others.<\/p>\n

Where are you on your journey today? Weary? Feeling a bit too \u201cconditional\u201d in your service to others? Struggling to show love to your spiritual family? Wherever you are, remember to \u201cdo good.\u201d Begin with the moment you have now, move forward without growing weary, and trust God with the results.<\/p>\n

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