Dear Everyone,
Thank you to all who are joining me on this year’s Lenten Readalong. This week, we are reading the next chapter, “Do Good,” from “Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living.”
In last week’s chapter, Bishop Job challenged us to adopt the rule “Do No Harm.” I’m grateful for the comments you shared with me on that chapter, and I invite those who’d like to comment to do so on the previous post.
This week, we will be reflecting on the rule, “Do Good.” In the opening pages of this chapter, Bishop Job offers two quotations from the writings of John Wesley, and challenges readers by pointing out that doing good is a universal command, which means that doing good should be directed at everyone and not just those we like or prefer.
Our Lenten journey continues to provide us with opportunities for spiritual growth and greater awareness of our own virtues and vices. Every day brings us closer to the celebration of Easter, which is the culmination of faith, hope, and love.
As we read this chapter and meditate on it, I welcome your comments and reflections below.
Thank you for joining me on this Lenten journey. Peace be with you all,
SR
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Excellent chapter. Doing things right means not forgetting the commandments, thinking about doing the best we can, and not forgetting everything the Word of the Lord has taught us. This is how we learn what we do. If we want to see important changes in our lives, we need to have faith and seek to multiply those fruits to redeem ourselves from many of our mistakes. I really liked the part where he reminds us to love God as yourself.
Thanks very much, Karen.
SR
I try hard to be a vessel of goodness to everyone. It isn’t always easy,but showing love,kindness,compassion ,forgiveness is the essence of Jesus’ teachings.”Love one another as I have loved you”.
Thanks very much, Lorraine.
Peace be with you, SR
Sometimes it is terribly difficult and painful when we experience being laughed at, having our goodness taken advantage of, or perhaps being rejected. And maybe, in such moments, we tend to withdraw and give up. But I wonder how many times we are the ones who reject or ignore God in our lives. And yet, He always comes after us and offers His love, Himself. So, when we find ourselves in such situations, it can help a lot to remember His forgiving grace and accepting love for us. He never gives up on us, so we can’t give up on the people surrounding us either.
Thanks very much, Monika.
I agree with you. The magnitude of grace is very humbling and you’ve provided us with an important reminder.
Peace be with you, SR
Peace be with you SR!