Remember, see the devotional introduction for instruction on how to follow this devotional for the Be the Church series.

Verse: Luke 10:36-37

Reflect

• Jesus concludes the parable of the Good Samaritan with a single command: Go and do likewise—in other words, take a detour to help others. Yet, Paul acknowledges in Romans 7:21 that When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. Doing good is not always easy—but Jesus simply says to do it. What in your life tempts you toward evil rather than good?
• In Romans 7:24-25, Paul questions how we can be delivered from our failure to do the good that God intends us to do. Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! Take a moment to give thanks to God for delivering you from evil and freeing you to do good and show mercy to others.

Spend Time in Prayer

• What is God showing you personally through your devotion time today? Ask God to guide you in applying what you have learned.
• Pray for the spiritual growth of another person whom God may be challenging to put his or her faith into action.
• Pray for someone you know is in need.

Be sure to continue the devotional with Day 8: Motive.

Past Days in This Devotional

• Day 1: The Key to Heaven
• Day 2: Making Room
• Day 3: Blessing Others
• Day 4: Fishing Lesson
• Day 5: Rich Toward God
• Day 6: True Treasure