The strong must help the weak

“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” (Rom. 15:1 ESV)

Follow Christ’s great example

The Scripture passage, Rom. 15:1-11, (written out above and below) is the example of Christ that we must follow as His followers.

Please your neighbor

“Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” (Rom. 15:2-3 ESV)

To give hope and encouragement

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” (Rom. 15:4 ESV)

Live in harmony with one another

“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,” (Rom. 15:5 ESV)

So that you may glorify God

“…that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 15:6 ESV)

As Christ welcomed you, welcome one another

“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” (Rom. 15:1-11 ESV)