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“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it,’ when you have it with you.” (Proverbs 3:27-28, NASB)

As disciples of Jesus, we should aspire to maintain “short accounts” with everyone. We should not put-off for tomorrow the things that can be done today: The praise that will encourage; the return of a kindness; the helping hand.

Each day, God gives us numerous opportunities to bless the lives of those around us. Seize as many of these opportunities as strength will allow. – Luther

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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16, NIV)

Jesus says that you and I are the light of the world. This is not aspirational, as in a state to which you and I should aspire. It is a fact.

We may, through disobedience, dim our light’s brightness, but we have no say in where we are placed. That is God’s prerogative. He may place us in unusual and challenging places. Places where, were it our choice, we would never go.

It should cheer us to know that God has entrusted the illumination of the world to us. By our good deeds God is glorified.

Do good and shine wherever you are today. God has not made us the light to hide us under a bowl. He has made us light to illuminate the world. – Luther

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“And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.” (2 Thessalonians 3:13, NIV)

Being on the side of the angels would be so much easier if others appreciated our good works, but good deeds often go either unrecognized, unrewarded or — worst of all — punished.

Paul reminds us to stoke the desire to do the right thing, the right way, at the right time, to all people (especially when we’re rewarded with a kick in the pants instead of a pat on the back).

Never forget that God sees everything. He will reward you for the good you’re doing (even if others do not), so stay on the job! – Luther

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