How can we "do what is right" in our daily lives today? Anchoring Our Hearts in the Text “Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may seem to have failed.” (2 Corinthians 13:7) Why Doing Right Matters • It reflects the character of God (Leviticus 11:45). • It backs up our testimony before a watching world (Matthew 5:16). • It protects us from self-inflicted pain (Galatians 6:7–8). Practical Ways to Do What Is Right Today 1. Stay rooted in Scripture • Psalm 119:11: “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” • Read, memorize, and meditate daily; God’s Word recalibrates conscience and choices. 2. Submit to the Holy Spirit’s promptings • Galatians 5:16: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” • Pause and pray before decisions; ask, “Does this honor Christ?” 3. Keep short accounts with God • 1 John 1:9 reminds us to confess quickly. • Ongoing repentance clears the way for fresh obedience. 4. Cultivate accountability • Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” • Invite trusted believers to speak truth when they see blind spots. 5. Serve others intentionally • Micah 6:8: “He has shown you, O man, what is good… to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” • Look for daily opportunities—small acts of kindness, fairness at work, generosity at home. Guardrails for Daily Decisions • Ask: “Will this draw me closer to Jesus or pull me away?” • Evaluate motives—doing right for God’s glory, not personal applause (Matthew 6:1). • Choose integrity over convenience; the right path may be harder but is always blessed (Psalm 84:11). Keeping the Focus on Christ • Hebrews 12:2: “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.” • Remember that righteousness is not self-generated; it flows from abiding in Him (John 15:5). • Rest in His grace—He supplies strength, forgives failures, and empowers fresh obedience. |
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