Righteousness be done
Just like someone’s biological growth does not depend on the human eye, it’s pointless for a parent to stare at their child to try to help him. What they should do is fulfill their obligations, feed them properly, protect them from danger etc.
The same goes for the growth of a person that hopes to achieve something in their personal life. The Lord Jesus said: "Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven." Matthew 6.1
How many people become despaired, as they see time pass and they have been in Church for a few years, yet their lives are still small? They are unable to understand why some people have been in Church for such a short period of time, yet the greatness of God can already be seen in their lives.
After reading what the Lord Jesus said, it is not very difficult to understand what happens. Many only devote themselves when there's someone around, when they are doing something for someone important or when they think that they will receive some type of recognition for their work?
They are always very generous, caring and helpful to those who, in some way, they can benefit from. They may even obtain a prominent position, but after a while something will happen which will reveal who they really are to everyone.
Now, those who really perform their duties with righteousness before God do not care about who is watching: they work when they’re alone, as if they were among a crowd; they always do their job, as if it were the most important job in this world; they serve those below them, as if they were above them; and their character does not change according to the circumstances. They are who they are and that’s it.
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere. If a person is faithful, then they have no reason to worry. Even if everyone is against them, these people are nothing in the eyes of the Lord, but a tiny drop falling from a bucket. The solution to something that seems to be taking too long is Faith in the Word of God.
Do not get angry, do not fret because of those who do evil and thrive, you do not know what will happen to them. Do not be discouraged: your reward is coming.
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