We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
“Romans 15:1-7′
The Roman church was made up of Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor, slaves and free people, strong and weak in faith, so people had difficulty with accepting one another due to the differences and biases. Christ, however, received all and served all. We, as followers of Jesus Christ, must follow His example and do the same. We are to receive each other with our differences.
Accepting means sharing food and activities with others, avoiding racial and economic discrimination, and welcoming people into our homes as well as into our hearts. Even though we may differ in opinions about many small matters, it is undeniable that we are all servants and children of God Almighty. As Jesus Christ has received us all with our imperfections to promote the glory of God, so should we to treat each other in a similar manner for a same purpose.
Let’s be the unifying power within the body of Christ and accept one another despite of our differences. Let us all join together in glorifying our wonderful almighty dear caring Lord and Saviour for the miraculous things that He has done for us and the many dear hearts and souls in the world.
Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings through Jesus Christ, our wonderful, almighty, dear caring Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and His truth fulfilling Holy Spirit.
