Rom 15:1 “We that are strong ought to bear the
infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
Two precepts Paul charges the Christian with, 1.) Bear the
infirmities of the weak. Christ bore with the weakness of the disciples. We all
have our infirmities; but the weak are more subject to them than others. Doing so
calls for sympathizing with the weaker, concerning oneself for them and
ministering strength to them. 2.) In doing so we must not please ourselves, but
our neighbors (vs 2), and deny personal wants or needs in consideration of
another’s weakness (Mt 16:24). The stronger is not called to entertain the
selfish needs of others but to educate the weaker in the knowledge of grace and
in the edification of Christ and His goodness.
We all have something to give, but is it worth taking is the
question? … HSAY
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