We live in a very selfish world. Everyone seems to be looking out for his or her own interests. “All seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s” (Philippians 2:2121For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. (Philippians 2:21)).
The Bible would encourage us to consider others, rather than ourselves. Priscilla and Aquila are a good example of a couple who were willing to lay down their necks for others (Romans 16:44Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. (Romans 16:4)).
Above all, we think of the Lord Jesus, who considered others and endured the contradiction of sinners against Himself, enduring the cross, so that we might be saved.
If we are saved, we have even more reason to be considerate of others. The Bible has many exhortations for Christians to consider one another. Let us see if we can find a few of them.
1. Instead of having bitterness, wrath and anger towards one another, what should we do because God has forgiven us for Christ’s sake?
Ephesians 4:___
2. What commandment did the Lord give His disciples, using Himself as an example? John 15:___
3. We are not to provoke others to wrath, but we are to consider one another and provoke one another to do what? Hebrews 10:___
4. Rather than setting up ourselves, what are we to do to one another with brotherly love? Romans 12:___
5. If the word of Christ dwells in us richly, what will we be able to do for one another? Colossians 3:___