“All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.” — 1 Corinthians 10:23–24 (NKJV)

The world has been patterned by men to move toward self-centeredness. You often hear the phrase, “Every man for himself.” This mindset is consuming us, and even believers are beginning to forget that love should always lead.

We remember the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:30–37. The fact that nobody could arrest him for not being kind did not stop him from saving a life. Bringing it to our modern world, you might now be required to sign several documents — and in some cases, helping someone could even make you a suspect.

This alone is enough reason for many to simply walk away when bad things happen to others. But when you decide to leave someone in a difficult situation, knowing there’s help you can offer, ask yourself: Are you seeking that person’s well-being?

Our minds have been conditioned to focus only on what benefits us. Even when it comes to family, we often refuse to go the extra mile. No sacrifice, no help that inconveniences us at all — instead, we complain or withdraw completely.

The truth is, you can choose not to help anyone or do anything that costs you, and no one will hold you accountable. But ask yourself: Are you exhibiting the fruit of the flesh or the fruit of the Spirit?

Some of us have become so hardened that any act of kindness from us makes others suspicious because they know it’s not like us. That, in itself, reveals the kind of person we’ve become.

I know you can’t solve all the world’s problems, but let your kindness touch the people around you. Let love lead all your actions daily.

Put a smile on someone’s face today.

Give your money, time, and resources to those in need.

Don’t hold back — let love lead.