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Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 AMP
I have been guided that you will reap based on your deeds, good or bad. I, the Lord , search and examine the mind, I test the heart, To give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. Jeremiah 17:10 AMP
A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest]. Proverbs 12:14 AMP
However the Bible confirms that Do not neglect to do good. That means, do help, care, encourage, give, support and visit the needy.
In an ideal world, is that possible?
Mother Theresa witnessed in her life, to help as many, if not start with one.
The Tradition can not understand or accept this teaching and hence trying to dig every word that Jesus spoke when He was among them. But His teaching concretely telling us that A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Mt 7:18 AMP
John 9 records an astonishing Miracle to a blind Man. Jesus instructed him to wash at pool of Silom after touched his eyes with Mud made out of His Saliva and applied it like an ointment. That man faced huge opposition from religious leaders. How come, who, why and what categories of questions.
The man replied, “Well, this is astonishing! You do not know where He comes from, and yet He opened my eyes! We know [according to your tradition] that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone fears God and does His will, He hears him. John 9:30-31 AMP
Jesus did the good needs to set the example to all His believers. Acts 10:38 says how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
You can not stop doing good when God navigates you. Amen.
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