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"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves." Rom. 15:1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Are you among the strong? Your responsibility then is to bear with the failings of the weak. The point is not to please yourself, but to serve others in love. If you are strong. But if you berate others, and can't tolerate their failings, admit you are among the weak! Many people think the strong should "straighten out" the weak. While we may admonish and encourage, we must also "bear with" one another. It helps to remember your own failings and weaknesses, and God's forgiveness in Jesus! If you do this, you will truly be strong! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
O Lord, I want to be strong, but often I show my weakness in not bearing with the failings of others. Remind me of how strong You are in bearing with my weaknesses, that I may become more like You! In Jesus' name, Amen. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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