Do Good

“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”1 Peter 2:12

In 1953, Dr. Charles Fuller, a well-known Gospel radio preacher from The Old Fashioned Revival Hour led a revival at the Ryman Auditorium. While staying at the Sam Davis Hotel, Fuller encountered numerous men experiencing homelessness living on the streets of Nashville and made mention of them during his sermon.

After the revival, Dr. Fuller returned the honorarium he received for speaking and asked that it be used to establish a facility that would care for the city’s unhoused population.

A few months later, what is today’s Nashville Rescue Mission, papers of incorporation were drawn up and a charter secured to open the city’s first shelter.

Within a week, homeless men were being housed, because a Christian saw a need and desired to do good.

The Lord wants you to do good so your life may shine for His glory.

Do what good you can, and do it solely for God’s glory.

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16