‘Do Right’ or ‘Waste Good’

[580 words] Former Arkansas Razorbacks coach Lou Holtz was a strong proponent of the “do right” rule for athletes and inspired his athletes to follow the rule as they interacted with others on and off the athletic field. I agree with Coach Holtz’s “do right” concept as regards Christianity. We can look to God’s word to find that rule of thumb as Paul said “As we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Gal. 6:10).  This verse reminds Christians to “do right” as we go about doing good always.  Following are some ways Christians can “do right” by doing good. The first God-given mission for a Christian is “Go and teach all nations, baptizing them…teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you” (Matt. 28:19, 20). It’s not possible for a Christian to literally go into all the…