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Day 52 – Spiritually Mature

Reading: Romans 15:1-3

Reflective Thoughts

Spiritually Mature

“No man left behind…” was first coined by the U.S. Army Rangers. Today it’s used by military divisions all over the world. A soldier comes to mind, who risks his life to carry to safety his wounded and weakened comrade-the strong sacrificing himself for the weak.

As Paul continues his instructions on church unity, he tells those who are strong to bear with those who are weak. A popular Christian marriage and family counselor often tells husbands and wives that the one who is the “most spiritually mature” will make the first move toward love or respect.

That’s because unity doesn’t primarily depend on universal agreement about matters of opinion. Rather it depends on our devotion to imitating Christ and to the Scriptures that reveal Him. He bore our infirmities for our sake, not His own. Today you probably won’t be called to risk your life for someone else. But you may be called to forego your rights for their sake. What are you willing to sacrifice in order to love your neighbor?

 

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