Welcome one another.

Romans 15:5-7, We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 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.” May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

We have to keep our eyes on Jesus, to recognize all that He has done for every one of us. He has done what no one else could do. And when we build others up in His name, by the strength He gives us, we can bring glory to God. He is the author of all endurance and encouragement and He offers that to us that we may show His love to others. Are we willing to welcome others as Christ has welcomed us?

Give us Your humility that we can welcome other in Your name, to bring glory to God!

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