The Christian is to be ready to do good at the expense of his own time and convenience to all men, but he is to be ready to lay down his life for the brethren—he is to seek opportunities for laying down his life day after day, in the sense of giving his time to the communication of the Truth, or helping the Lord's brethren in any manner, to put on the whole armor of God, and to stand in the evil day.
Opportunities for well-doing present themselves on every hand. They should be seized and utilized at first sight, even as the miner seizes the diamond or ruby at first sight. God's children should develop a positive Christianity, seeking to do good to anyone and to all. Our well-doing should be regulated by a sound mind, which will direct us to serve the brethren especially, but not to the exclusion of others, on the principle of our Lord's words, "This ought ye to do, and not to leave the other undone".
1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Thes. 3:13; 2 Cor. 4:1; Heb. 10:36; Eccles.3:12; 9:10; Matt. 5:43, 44; John 9:4; 12:35; Psa.37:3, 27; Mark 3:4; Luke 6:35; 1 Thes.5:15; 1 Tim. 6:17, 18; Titus 2:14; 3:8.
