1 Thessalonians 2:17 … Strengthening the Heart (08/28/16)
“Comfort your Hearts and strengthen them in every Good Work and Word.” ~ Paul (1 Thessalonians 2:17)
Some read this verse and focus on the term “your” – thereby using its words as motivation to do “good deeds” in order to attain some sort of emotional reward thereafter. Let it be duly noted that this is definitely not the deeper meaning I am intending to share here …
Rather, the divine “Comfort” mentioned herein comes to us only in those moments when we are doing for others — without expecting, desiring, or even thinking about any potential benefit that might come to us in return.
After all, it is truly impossible for a Good Deed for another if we are doing the same to be in any way comforted thereby ourselves.
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