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"The main reason I accepted Christ is so that I will be safe from hell and live a happy life"
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Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
1Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
1Peter 4:13 "But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
God calls us that we might be instruments for the showcase of His glory and goodness.
Matthew 16:25
To be truly fulfilled I must die to self.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
The Christian life is all about Christ's glory and desires being fulfilled in me.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Any lifestyle that does not exalt Christ is not worth living because it is not life but full of death.
"Let me help him so that one day he will help me"
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Proverbs 19:17 He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
The poor are those in need of help.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
God searches the hearts of men and rewards the one who offers help from a pure heart-a heart not expecting anything back.
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
Matthew 5:46 "
Matthew 6:32
Life is lived in absolute trust in God and not in the favour from men.
Matthew 6:34
Matthew 16:27
True rewards come from God and not from men.
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Luke 14:12 "Then said he also to him that bade him,
Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
"I am busy so I cannot help you on this"
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Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Matthew 6:33 "
God's kingdom is all about love and the emptying of self.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
Matthew 22:39 "
Service to anyone is service to yourself.
John 13:14 "
I have been called to live out Christ who lived his life for others.
John 15:13 "
I have been called to live a life of sacrifice for others.
"Why should I give out money to God when I don't have enough for my self"
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Psalm 126:5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Psalm 126:6 "He that goes forth weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Ecclesiastes 11:6 "In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening withhold not your hand: for you know not which shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both alike shall be good."
Giving is God's ordained way of life. Giving is living.
Luke 21:3 "And he said,
Sacrificial giving receives the honour and acknowledgement of God.
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
All giving should be done in faith because it is part of the Christian walk of faith.
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Sacrificial giving is giving by faith and such giving pleases God receiving a reward from Him.
Exodus 34:20 "
Giving is a command from God honouring it is an honour to God dishonouring it is a dishonour to God. We give as an honour to God
"It won't do much harm to commit this sin"
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Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
1Samuel 15:22 ,22 "And Samuel said, has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.",23 "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king."
Song of solomon 2:15 "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
Matthew 5:19 "
2Samuel 6:6 ,6 "And when they came to Nacon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.",7 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah; and God struck him there for his irreverence; and there he died by the ark of God.
"If people sin/lust because of my dressing or actions, it is their fault and not mine"
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Matthew 18:6 "
God will punish anyone through whom another sins
Luke 17:1 "Then said he unto the disciples,
God will punish the sinner and the one who caused him to sin even more.The accomplice of a sin is as guilty of sin as the the sinner
1Corinthians 8:12 "But when you sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ."
We sin against God if we cause others to sin
1Corinthians 6:19 "What? know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have of God, and you are not your own?"
The glory of God promotes holiness.Anything about me that does not promote holiness in others disconnects me from the glory of God
"Even if I put in all my energy, all the credit will go to someone else, why bother"
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Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Isaiah 65:21 ,21 "
2Timothy 2:6 The farmer that labors must be first partaker of the fruits.
It is a mockery of God for the righteous to work and not enjoy the fruits of their own labor. Because it is impossible for God to be mocked it is impossible for me to work and not enjoy the fruits of my own labour.
Isaiah 65:3 "
It takes being a child of God and walking in your sonship to fully partake of the profit or fruits of your labour
Deuteronomy 28:30 "You shall betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: you shall build a house, and you shall not dwell therein: you shall plant a vineyard, and shall not gather the grapes thereof."
The will of God is not to work and another get the benefit therefore this irony is the sign that we are not obeying God's law and will for our lives.
Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Deuteronomy 28:1 "And it shall come to pass, if you shall hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD your God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command you this day, that the LORD your God will set you on high above all nations of the earth:"
Deuteronomy 28:15 "But it shall come to pass, if you will not hearken unto the voice of the LORD your God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command you this day; that all these curses shall come upon you, and overtake you:"
Ecclesiastes 2:26 "For God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping up, only that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping of the wind."
Proverbs 28:8 "He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor."
Job 27:16 ,16 "Though he heap up silver as the dust, and pile up clothing as the clay;",17 "He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver."
"Even if I put in all my strength, all the credit will go to someone else"
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Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
It is a mockery of God if the righteous work and do not enjoy the fruits of their own labor. Because it is impossible for God to be mocked it is impossible for me to work and not enjoy the fruits of my own labour.
Isaiah 65:21 ,21 "
2Timothy 2:6 The farmer that labors must be first partaker of the fruits.
Isaiah 65:3 "
It is being a child of God and walking in your sonship to fully partake of the profit or fruits of your labour
Deuteronomy 28:15 ,15 "But it shall come to pass, if you will not hearken unto the voice of the LORD your God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command you this day; that all these curses shall come upon you, and overtake you:",16 "Cursed shall you be in the city, and cursed shall you be in the field.",17 Cursed shall be your basket and your kneading-trough.,18 "Cursed shall be the fruit of your body, and the fruit of your land, the increase of your cattle, and the offspring of your sheep.",19 "Cursed shall you be when you come in, and cursed shall you be when you go out.",20 "The LORD shall send upon you cursing, confusion, and rebuke, in all that you set your hand unto to do, until you are destroyed, and until you perish quickly; because of the wickedness of your doings, by which you have forsaken me.",21 "The LORD shall make the pestilence cleave unto you, until he has consumed you from off the land, which you go to possess.",22 "The LORD shall strike you with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with fiery heat, and with the sword, and with blight, and with mildew; and they shall pursue you until you perish.",23 "And your heaven that is over your head shall be bronze, and the earth that is under you shall be iron.",24 "The LORD shall make the rain of your land powder and dust: from heaven shall it come down upon you, until you be destroyed.",25 "The LORD shall cause you to be defeated before your enemies: you shall go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shall be a terror to all the kingdoms of the earth.",26 "And your carcasses shall be food unto all fowls of the air, and unto the animals of the earth, and no man shall frighten them away.",27 "The LORD will strike you with the boils of Egypt, and with tumors, and with the scab, and with the itch, of which you can not be healed.",28 "The LORD shall strike you with madness, and blindness, and confusion of mind:",29 "And you shall grope at noonday, as the blind gropes in darkness, and you shall not prosper in your ways: and you shall be only oppressed and plundered continually, and no man shall save you.",30 "You shall betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: you shall build a house, and you shall not dwell therein: you shall plant a vineyard, and shall not gather the grapes thereof."
It is not the will of God to work and another get the benefit therefore this irony is the sign that we are not obeying God's law and will for our lives.
Ecclesiastes 2:26 "For God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping up, only that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping of the wind."
God will not only give to the righteous what is due him (Rom 13:7 Luke 12:42 Pro 3:27 Ps 145:15) but It is God's will that the wicked work for the enjoyment and benefit of the righteous in the end.
Proverbs 28:8 "He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor."
Job 27:16 ,16 "Though he heap up silver as the dust, and pile up clothing as the clay;",17 "He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver."
Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Deuteronomy 28:1 "And it shall come to pass, if you shall hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD your God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command you this day, that the LORD your God will set you on high above all nations of the earth:"
Walking in love brings the greatest profit because love is the fulfillment of the law and walking in love is all about putting and working for the credit and interest of others first
Galatians 6:2 "Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
"I will serve God, if he does this for me"
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Matthew 6:24 "
It is impossible to serve God and serve the desires of your heart. God must be Lord of all or not Lord at all in your life
Exodus 20:1 ,1 "And God spoke all these words, saying,",2 "
The only real reason you need to serve God is the truth that God has saved you from the power of devil's kingdom and thus the only way you key yourself into the reality of what God has done for you is your service to God.
"It is too difficult for me"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Things become difficult when we try to do the work of the Spirit with the our flesh for God who is a loving God anoints us with His Spirit that we might work by Him
"If he does not do well, then I will be the best"
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Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
It is not about anyone being the best but all about Christ being glorified. It is all about desiring and promoting the glory of Christ. The glory of Christ is only promoted when we love and desire the best for one another.
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Our focus and standard should be Jesus alone not the abilities or inabilities of others.
"If everyone fails, then I'll be the best"
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James 2:8 "If you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture,
true failure is the failure to love desire or work towards a neighbors success as much as you love desire and work for your own.
Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.",5 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:",6 "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not a thing to be grasped to be equal with God:"
The best person in a group is the one who places the interests and success of the rest above his
"The end justifies the means"
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Jeremiah 17:11 "As the partridge sits on eggs, and hatches them not; so he that gets riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool."
Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labor shall increase.
Psalm 55:23 "But you, O God, shall bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in you."
Luke 12:20 "
"This is not my venture, why should I put all my energy into it"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
1Timothy 1:3 ,3 "As I besought you to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine,",4 "Neither give heed to myths and endless genealogies, which cause questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.",5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
"If I do it alone all the benefits will be mine"
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Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
2Timothy 3:2 "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
1Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
1Corinthians 3:9 "For we are laborers together with God: you are God's field, you are God's building."
involving others in a project is an honour to God who always involves men in His works though He is omnipotent
"Why is no one concerned about this my issue"
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Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
Matthew 6:33 "
Acts 20:35 "I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said,
"I just can't accept that I am wrong because I can't bear the shame of being wrong"
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Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"I want a friend who is rich and famous"
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James 2:9 "But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convicted of the law as transgressors."
Acts 20:35 "I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said,
Matthew 9:11 ,11 "And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?",12 "But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them,
We have not been called to the perfect but to the imperfect that we will perfect them
Matthew 5:15 "
Your worth and value is seen more in your impart upon others
"If I help him, he will eventually take my place"
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Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
Mark 12:31 "
John 15:13 "
"If I don't get what I want, no one must get what they want"
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Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
Mark 12:31 "
John 15:13 "
"I don't care how people feel and think, I will say it/do it"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man."
Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
"Nobody is concerned about what I want"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
James 4:2 "You lust, and have not: you kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: you fight and war, yet you have not, because you ask not."
"If people fall into sin because of me, then it is their fault and not mine"
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Matthew 18:7
"The last time I helped you, I can't help you again"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Proverbs 3:27 "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it."
Galatians 6:2 "Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
"If I help him he will weary me to help him always"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Proverbs 3:27 "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it."
Galatians 6:2 "Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
"This business is not mine, why should I put in soo much energy"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Luke 16:12 "
Matthew 7:2 "
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 12:31 "
"Why should he get ahead of me"
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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
"I cannot be a part of this, if things don't go my way"
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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Mark 12:31 "
"I won't contribute anything if I am not in charge"
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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
"If I don't make it, no one must make it"
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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Mark 12:31 "
"I don't care whether what I do, affects anyone or not, I will do it"
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Colossians 3:13 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
"I don't care whether he is offended or not in what I said or did"
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Colossians 3:13 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
"My idea was rejected and his accepted, If his idea fails then I will be justified"
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1Corinthians 12:26 "And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it."
Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
"I can't be a part of this because my opinion was not accepted"
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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Colossians 3:2 ,2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.",3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
The Christian life is not about me but about following the will of God.