“FOR THE OTHER’S GOOD”

Romans 15:1-3a

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. For even Christ did not please Himself.

The common practice of all mankind naturally is for each of us to please ourselves, foremost of all. That’s just the way we are! We entered the world with that mentality and we live up to it very well.

One exception. Jesus Christ came not to please Himself, but what He did was for the benefit of others - and in doing that He pleased the Father. Christ didn’t live for Himself. He didn’t die for Himself. His death was a birth message for us. His death benefits us in that it gives us life.

His life was a growth message for us. It’s observing how He lived in His everyday world. How He handled the difficulties and setbacks that invaded His life becomes the norm for our growth for He definitely worked His way through them. Jesus was the overcomer. We are told to walk as He walked (cf. I John 2:6).

Have you received eternal life through believing that the death of the Lord Jesus applies personally to you (II Corinthians 5:21)? On the cross He took your sins and removed them from you as far as the east is from the west (cf. Psalms 103:12).

And how about your life? Do you see Jesus as the great example for you? Do you desire to see your life affect someone else in a godly, positive way? If you are concentrating on influencing others for the Lord Jesus Christ you can rest assured that you are living for the good of others. This is something we have to do daily. In your talk and your conduct do you have other’s good in view as Jesus had your good in view? Let’s work on it together. God bless.

Love to you all.