There are a lot of good people in the world. A lot. Personally, I think the overwhelming majority of people are kind, humane, and tenderhearted. There are people who will do things for someone else – even a total stranger – people who will stop to help a stranded motorist, who will give a few bucks for a meal for a homeless person, and who will donate their time, money, and resources to help those who are less fortunate. Many will do much, much more. And this is a good thing. Jesus said, after all,
“For you always have the poor with you…” – Mark 14.7a
There is a lot of misery in the world – all of it the direct or indirect result of man’s failure – and it is not going to go away. So the world needs good people. And so many are doing this as a result of understanding that this is what Jesus did, and what he taught. As he said,
“The greatest among you shall be your servant.” – Matthew 23.11