Sometimes we have to make hard decisions in our lives in order to do the right things by others and by God. Sometimes we need to make personal sacrifices and go through trials in order to bring about necessary change. When God moves you to act on behalf of someone who is hurting, then listen, and (more importantly) act, no matter how hard it may be. God sees what you go through. He knows. He has called each of us to serve Him by loving others. We must put aside our fears and simply love.
Romans 15:1-8
New Living Translation (NLT)
Living to Please Others
1 We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”[a] 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
5 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. 6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. 8 Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews[b] to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors.
*Photograph copyright 2011 Rosie Harriott
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