Your Duty to Help

Your Duty to Help

“You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep being driven away or stolen, and hide yourself from [your duty to help] them; you shall surely take them back to your brother.” — Deuteronomy 22:1 (AMP)

The mindset of “What’s in it for me?” has become so common that we sometimes forget the place of compassion, community, and God in our daily interactions. Self-interest often takes centre stage, pushing genuine care and selfless service to the margins.

But Scripture reminds us that we have a duty to help. If you see your neighbour’s ox or sheep being taken, you must help. If you see a neighbour’s child going astray, you must help. If you notice your neighbour in need, you must help. Today, many would simply look away, pretending not to have seen anything. Yet God calls us to a higher standard.

Paul reinforces this: “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2.


And what is the law of Christ? Love.
Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” — John 13:35.

In a world growing colder, choose to be warm.
In a world growing selfish, choose to be helpful.

Do your duty.

Reflection

Helping others is not merely an act of kindness; it is an expression of obedience to God and a reflection of Christ’s heart in us. When we step in to lift another, we become the hands and feet of Jesus in a world desperate for His touch.

Prayer

Lord, give me a heart that sees the needs of others and the courage to respond. Help me to fulfill my duty in love, and let my actions reflect Your compassion. Amen.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift)

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