"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves." Romans 15:1 (NIV)
The Apostle Paul wrote these words, under the guidance and direction of The Holy Spirit of God, to the believers in Rome, in order to let them know that the strong among them should help help the weak.
As believers, we are to help the physically and spiritually weaker brothers and sisters bear their burdens, and show them loving consideration. We are not just to tolerate the weak and less fortunate, but we are to help and strengthen them as much as we can. We are being Christ-like when we help others. We are not supposed to live just to please ourselves, we are to live to please and help our brothers, spiritually and practically. (Romans 15:2) Christ taught us that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. (Matthew 22:39) Let us be more Christ-like and lend a helping hand to those in need spiritually and physically.
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