"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 neighbour 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."
Today's quote restates and urges a commitment to the two "great" commandments. Herein, Paul reiterates that we are to be tolerant of the weaknesses of others. Not only forgiving the weaknesses of our brothers and sisters, but actually taking the blame for their lack of knowledge. We should never set ourselves apart from those in need of guidance, instead we should constantly make ourselves available to fill a need. We are to pull together toward the common goal of teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and doing everything we do for the honor and glory of the God the Father.~
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