As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Whenever you have the chance, do good to everyone, starting with the people closest to you in faith.
KJV7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. 11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
Paul defends freedom in Christ: we are made right with God by grace through faith.
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.
Mountains may move, but God’s kindness toward you will not.
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
What God asks, in one line: do justice, love kindness and mercy, and walk humbly with Him.
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Mercy does good to the one who shows it; cruelty ends up hurting the one who is cruel.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Chosen and loved by God, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience each day, like clothing.