Why It Is Critical to Know the Difference Between a God Thing And A Good Thing

We are often compelled to take care of the poor and less fortunate, however, sometimes we also find ourselves being coerced and guilted into altruism. Meeting others’ needs is good, but more often than not, doing so with our own limited powers can lead to burnout. Through Jesus' healing of the invalid in the pool of Bethesda, we learn how God prioritized doing good for a certain few and not coerced to helping as many people as possible. When we focus on joining in on the work of the Spirit, we let God lead the change needed in our flawed world rather than executing on our own flawed vision of what's good in this world.