THINK OF OTHERS

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Ephesians 5:21

submitting to one another in the fear of God.


It is difficult to live the way God wants us to live if we carry the mentality of always being the beneficiary.


Do we

* always want to win the argument?

* always want to be the one to receive but never give?

* always want the other person/people to sacrifice, while we put in nothing?

* only think of ourselves and never the other person?

* pray for ourselves alone, and not intercede for others?

* always see the other as wrong and we always right?


The list could go on and on.


If we want all things to favour us at all times, then, where is sacrifice?


Where is the proof of our love for others, where is God's nature in us?


Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.


1John 4:11
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
(talking about relationships among believers - the brethren)


This means there is nothing wrong in experiencing some discomfort so that a brethren could have a little comfort.


We are of God and we have the Spirit. Let us not get carried away. We are of love. God is love.


Ephesians 5: 21 continued in the later verses to talk of love expressed by the husband and wife in comparison with Christ and His church. Hmmm if love doesn't find its place in our homes where else do we want to show it.
The husband must not shy away from it, he is commanded to love. The woman is commanded to respect.
That which could be the issue is emphasized. That he/she who is wise could take heed!


May we make the right sacrifices. No matter whether we think it favours us now or not, let us remember:


Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.


PRAYER
Loving Father, You are LOVE, help me to live Your type of love. It is not all about me, others are also important to You. Help me Lord to please You in all things including my relationship with others. Glory to Your name Lord forevermore.


He calls us blessed.


Love
@the watcher.

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