are never to withhold good from others when we have the opportunity (Prov. 3:27). And if we have riches in the present world, we are to make it a special point to be “rich in good works” (1 Tim. 6:17–19). This is also Paul’s point when he says that we are to make “the best use of the time” (Eph. 5:16). He isn’t saying simply to use our time well. He is saying to maximize it. We maximize it by doing the Lord’s will, which means doing good for others. Paul is saying, “Do all the good you can. Make
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