Romans 12:9-13
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
"WHILE DESIRING TO DO THESE THINGS IS GOOD,
DOING THEM IS EVEN BETTER!"
I have learned that there is a fine line between:
COMPLACENCY & COMFORT.
Many times we will settle for the nice warm feeling we get when we think about helping, but I promise you that it will never compare to the satisfaction you will enjoy when you actually do it!
An accomplished heart, far outweighs a complacent one any day!
Don't believe it?
THEN, TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!
Next time, you see someone in need, go that extra mile & beyond your normal pattern, THEN WAIT!
Soon enough, you will realize that:
"YOU WERE THE ONE IN NEED!"
What many people fail to realize is that:
"WE WERE CREATED FOR GOOD WORKS!"
So when we fall into complacency or get too comfortable, we begin to stray from God's intended purpose for us!
"WHILE DESIRING TO DO THESE THINGS IS GOOD,
DOING THEM IS EVEN BETTER!"
If we were created for good works, then good works we must do!