We Then That Are Strong Ought to Bear the Weak

WE THEN THAT ARE STRONG OUGHT TO BEAR

THE INFIRMATIVES OF THE WEAK

December 28, 2010

Our title came from where the Apostle said; “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” Romans 15:1   

However first things first, let’s see whom the Scriptures deem to be strong enough to allow them to be the judge.

Did you know that from the time JESUS enters our heart and saves us that we are well acquainted with the principles of CHRIST?  That’s why the Apostle encouraged: “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection.”  Yea, the principles of CHRIST are the heritage of the newborn babes.     

I believe that, first and foremost, the Scripture teach that a strong Christian is one who has a good understanding of the Holy Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation, inclusive.

 

A reasonable charge came from the Apostle, He said; “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”  2 Timothy 2:15  Then said he: “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.”   2 Timothy 2:24

Then he gave the formula for Christian growth.  He said of himself and other established Christians:  “we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; [4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope: [5] And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”  Romans 5:3-5

Then going against all principles that the flesh holds dear, He told those at Corinth; “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”  2 Corinthians 12:10  

Now as our title suggests; “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak.”   God had His way, the weak in Paul’s stimulus, would only apply to the newborn in Christ.  However, that is often not the case, for some were saved decades earlier, but yet they are on the milk of the WORD.  Lest we should believe that we are among the strong and flex our muscles in fleshly pride, the apostle pointed out one of our many weaknesses.

He wrote: “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. [27] And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” 

Romans 8:26-27 

Not only does the Spirit help our infirmities during the time of prayer, yea, He intercedes for us with groanings when we testify or sing the songs of Zion.  I believe when the child of GOD sings about the way they picture Heaven, and we are aware that the bless scripture say: “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”

That is one time “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, for it is then that we are not to please ourselves” comes into being.

Therefore what reaches GOD and His throne is what is flowing from their heart and not their mouth. Amen.

However, that is far from the truth in the case of those that write and sing songs that are contrary to the teaching of the Holy Scripture.

Notwithstanding all of God’s good creation sings and testifies of their Creator.

And we fall into that category.

May GOD Bless.  Amen!