What is doing the
Right Thing Mean?
James
4:17 ESV / 422 helpful votes
So
whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.
Do
not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Learn
to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless,
plead the widow's cause.
“Blessed
are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter
all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for
your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were
before you.
What
does it mean doing the right thing? I
saw a great episode from” Blue Bloods” (The ends and means) It was about three different
scenarios. First, about a derby race, the grandpa wanted to win at any cost
even if it meant cheating because of a family thing. Secondly, a family member who is a D.A. found
a flaw in a case, that opposed her boss. Thirdly, a murder case needed to be solved,with
another son, who is a detective placed him against his wife, who is a nurse, and
both desiring to do the right thing. In all cases they all did the right thing
no matter the cost.
That is what exactly what the Bible is
stating here in these verses to do the right thing in spite the cost.
In
my life I have always strive to do the right thing in spite the cost.
In my college days, in the pastorate and
even now in my present job, I have always made by decisions on what would Jesus
do! What is the right thing to do in spite the cost?
I believe that the end does not justify the
means no matter what the cost is.
I further believe that we must make a stand
for truth, and justice.
I have just recently paid a heavy price in my
job for doing the right thing. I would do it over again, because at the end God
will always bless! I believe when making
tough decisions that we must do the right thing through the spirit of humility
and love. I believe that truth and justice will always trump evil!
Dear friends, I believe that we must make a stand
for Godliness, because the ends do not justify the means. I also believe that
God will always see you through!
The student whom I helped, before he left said , "Mr. Smatt, I am sorry I hit you in the head and I love you." He also rested his head on my shoulder! Friends, I believe making a stand does make difference , it's all in the name of Jesus !
Dear friend,come to Jesus today! Pray with me, "Dear Lord Jesus, forgive me of my sins and come into my heart today! In Jesus name , amen"
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Dear friend,come to Jesus today! Pray with me, "Dear Lord Jesus, forgive me of my sins and come into my heart today! In Jesus name , amen"
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Love,
Eddie
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