William M. Punshon: Indissoluble Bond

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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. Galatians 6:9-10

“God has taught in the Scriptures the lesson of a universal brotherhood, and man must not gainsay the teaching. Shivering in the ice-bound or scorching in the tropical regions; in the lap of luxury or in the wild hardihood of the primeval forest; belting the globe in a tired search for rest, or quieting through life in the heart of ancestral woods; gathering all the decencies around him like a garment, or battling in fierce raid of crime against a world which has disowned him, there is an inner humanness which binds me to that man by a primitive and indissoluble bond. He is my brother, and I cannot dissever the relationship. He is my brother, and I cannot release myself from the obligation to do him good.”

William M. Punshon in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers, compiled by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert (New York: Wilbur B. Ketcham, 1895) 41.

The world says to do good to those that are ‘deserving’ of our aid. God’s design is that we do good to all people and adds that our giving should start among those who believe.

Think about it.

We model God’s love before a watching world by how we care for each other and how we honor the indissoluble bond we have with all humanity. God wants us to do good to all.

Do you?

Most of us, if we are honest, tend to give to the things we care about instead of the things God cares about. Make it a point to help a person in need. Honor the indissoluble bond.

Love your neighbor.

God sees and will likely move someone to aid you next time you are in crisis as you have aided others. The measure you give to others is the same measure that will be used for you.