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Romans 15:2
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Accept One Another
1We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”
Sermons
Warren Wiersbe
Thaddeus Barnum
J.R. Miller
John Wesley
St. John Chrysostom
K.P. YohannanJ.R. MillerSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Let every one of us please his neighbor - For it should be a maxim with each of us to do all in our power to please our brethren; and especially in those things in which their spiritual edification is concerned. Though we should not indulge men in mere whims and caprices, yet we should bear with their ignorance and their weakness, knowing that others had much to bear with from us before we came to our present advanced state of religious knowledge.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Let every one of us--lay himself out to please his neighbour--not indeed for his mere gratification, but for his good--with a view to his edification.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For even Christ pleased not himself,.... He sought not his own ease, pleasure, profit, honour, and glory, but to do his Father's will and work, Joh 4:34; and he always did the things which pleased him, in his obedience, sufferings, and death; and sought not his own, but his glory: moreover, what he did and suffered were not for himself, but for us; he became incarnate for us; he obeyed, suffered, and died for us; he came not to be ministered to, to be attended upon as an earthly prince, enjoying his own ease and pleasure, things grateful to nature, but to minister to others, Mat 20:28; hence he appeared in the form of a servant, did the work of one in life, and at last became obedient to death, even the death of the cross, Phi 2:7, not but that he was well pleased in doing and suffering all this; it was his delight to do the will of God: it was his meat and drink to finish his work; yea, that part of it which was most disagreeable to flesh and blood, was most earnestly desired by him, even the baptism of his sufferings; and in the view of the salvation of his people, and of enjoying their company with him to all eternity, he endured the cross patiently, and despised the shame with pleasure, Heb 12:2, but then he met with many things which were far from being grateful to human nature; such as the hardness and unbelief of the Jews, with which he was grieved, their scoffs and insults, reproaches and jeers; the ignorance, frowardness, and moroseness of his own disciples, whose infirmities he bore; and at last the sufferings of death, that bitter cup, which he as man desired might pass from him; but, however, he submitted to his Father's will, Mat 26:39; all which prove what the apostle here affirms. This instance of Christ, the man of God's right hand, the son of man, whom he has made strong for himself, the head of the church, the leader and commander of the people, bearing the infirmities of the weak, and not pleasing himself, is very pertinently produced, to enforce the above exhortations; who is an example to his people in the exercise of every grace, and the discharge of every duty; as in beneficence, forgiving of injuries, mutual love, meekness and humility, suffering of afflictions, and patience. The proof of it follows, but as it is written, in Psa 69:9; the reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me; which are the words of Christ unto his Father, as the whole psalm is to be understood not of David, but of the Messiah, as is clear from the citations out of it, and references to it in the New Testament; see Joh 2:17, compared with Psa 69:9, and the meaning of them is, either that the reproaches which were cast on the house, worship, and ordinances of God, affected Christ as much as if they had been cast upon himself; which stirred up his zeal to take the method he did, to show his resentment at such indignities; see Joh 2:15, or that the same persons by whom the name of God was blasphemed, his sanctuary polluted, and his ordinances reproached, also reproached him; and he bore in his bosom the reproach of all the mighty people, which were in great plenty poured upon him; they reproached him with being a glutton, a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners, Mat 11:19; they said he was a Samaritan, and had a devil, Joh 8:48, charged him with blasphemy and sedition, Mat 26:65; and when on the cross, mocked, reviled, and wagged their heads at him, Mat 27:39; all which he bore patiently, and reviled not again: moreover, by "reproaches" may be meant the sins of his people, by which the name of God was blasphemed, his law trampled upon with contempt, and the perfections of his nature, as his justice and holiness, dishonoured; and which fell upon Christ, not by chance, but by the appointment of God, and according to his own voluntary agreement; and which he bore in his own body, and made satisfaction for; which though he did willingly, in order to obtain some valuable ends, the salvation of his people, and the glorifying of the divine perfections, the honouring of the law, and satisfying of justice, yet the bearing of them, in itself, could not be grateful to him as such; neither the charge of sin, nor the weight of punishment; and in this respect he pleased not himself, or did that which was grateful to his pure and holy nature.
Romans 15:2
Accept One Another
1We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”
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A Man on the Go
By Warren Wiersbe18K34:42Christian LifeGEN 12:2MAT 28:19ACT 20:1ROM 15:21CO 12:271TH 5:11HEB 10:24In this sermon, the speaker discusses the criticisms that the Apostle Paul faced in his ministry. Paul was criticized for constantly moving around, changing his plans, and preaching for too long. However, the speaker argues that these criticisms were unfounded and stemmed from a lack of spiritual appetite. Paul's ministry involved ministering to the churches at large, as well as to individual believers. The speaker emphasizes the importance of identifying with a local church and serving God within that community.
Focus on the Holy Spirit
By Thaddeus Barnum44325:27Holy SpiritISA 61:1LUK 4:18LUK 4:24ROM 15:21CO 14:121CO 14:26EPH 4:291PE 3:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praying for and uplifting the people around us. He encourages the audience to ask God for words to build up others. The sermon is based on 1 Corinthians 14, which discusses the functioning of the body of Christ and the importance of each individual part working together for the growth and edification of the church. The speaker warns against tearing others down and emphasizes the need to build each other up in love, especially in the current culture of tearing people down in politics and media.
Garden of the Heart - Part 3
By J.R. Miller0Rest in ChristFaithfulnessISA 26:3MAT 5:9MAT 25:21ROM 15:22CO 1:3GAL 6:2PHP 4:61TI 6:20JAS 1:271PE 5:7J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of guarding the sacred trusts God has given us, urging believers to live each day with purpose and faithfulness. He illustrates that our responsibilities, whether in relationships, duties, or our Christian walk, require diligence and a commitment to purity, akin to the ermine's desire to keep its fur unspotted. Miller encourages Christians to find rest not in escaping life's struggles but in fulfilling their duties with a heart at peace, drawing strength from Christ. He concludes by highlighting the need for comfort and the role of peacemakers, reminding us that our actions should uplift others and reflect God's love. Ultimately, he calls for a life lived in accountability to God, where we report our daily actions and intentions to Him.
On Pleasing All Men
By John Wesley0Pleasing OthersChristian EdificationPRO 3:3MAT 5:16ROM 15:2GAL 5:13EPH 4:29PHP 2:3COL 3:121TH 5:11HEB 10:241PE 3:8John Wesley emphasizes the Christian duty to please our neighbors for their good and edification, as stated in Romans 15:2. He acknowledges that while it is impossible to please everyone, we should strive to do so with the right intentions, focusing on their spiritual and eternal well-being rather than mere temporary satisfaction. Wesley critiques various writings on the subject that fail to prioritize the true purpose of pleasing others, which is to build them up in love and holiness. He outlines practical steps to achieve this, including removing hindrances, cultivating love and humility, and being truthful and sincere in our interactions. Ultimately, he concludes that to please men, we must first please God, allowing truth and love to guide our actions.
Homily 77 on Matthew
By St. John Chrysostom0MAT 24:33MAT 24:35ROM 15:21CO 15:36PHP 4:5John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of being vigilant and prepared for the return of Christ, emphasizing the need to focus on serving others and not just ourselves. He highlights the significance of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting in demonstrating love for our neighbors and God. Chrysostom warns against living in luxury and neglecting the needs of others, stressing that true virtue lies in selflessness and caring for those around us.
Be an Encouragement
By K.P. Yohannan0KindnessEncouragementPRO 12:25MAT 7:12LUK 6:38ROM 15:2GAL 6:2EPH 4:29PHP 2:4COL 3:121TH 5:11HEB 10:24K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the vital role of encouragement in our daily lives, urging us to spread love and kindness starting from our own homes and extending to everyone we encounter. He highlights that simple gestures, like a smile or a kind word, can significantly uplift those around us, countering our natural tendency towards self-centeredness. By encouraging others, we not only fulfill a Christian duty but also create a cycle of positivity that returns to us. Yohannan shares inspiring stories of individuals whose success was fueled by encouragement, reminding us that we all have the power to uplift others. Ultimately, he calls us to actively seek opportunities to encourage and support those in our lives, reflecting Christ's love and compassion.
Finding the Way - Part 2
By J.R. Miller0God's LoveAbundant LifePSA 18:35MAT 5:5JHN 10:10ROM 15:22CO 12:9PHP 4:13COL 3:23JAS 1:21PE 2:211JN 4:16J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of remaining in the love of God, which is a source of strength and transformation for believers. He illustrates how God's infinite love can uplift and empower us, enabling us to live abundantly and serve others selflessly. Miller encourages Christians to embrace their unique callings and to respond to life's challenges with faith and obedience, echoing the sentiment that true fulfillment comes from loving and serving others as Christ did. He reminds us that even in suffering, there is a divine purpose that can lead to growth and blessing.
Helping Our Neighbor
By Mary Wilder Tileston0MAT 25:40ROM 15:2COL 3:12HEB 10:241PE 4:9Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of considering and pleasing others for their good, emphasizing the need to lighten burdens, lessen cares, promote pleasures, and gratify wants and wishes of those around us. She highlights the significance of self-denial, kindness, and actively engaging in acts of love towards family, friends, and neighbors, rather than just avoiding unkindness. Tileston also reflects on the sacrificial nature of hospitality, where giving what one has is easy, but offering weariness and pain is a true sacrifice that adds value to our acts of service.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Let every one of us please his neighbor - For it should be a maxim with each of us to do all in our power to please our brethren; and especially in those things in which their spiritual edification is concerned. Though we should not indulge men in mere whims and caprices, yet we should bear with their ignorance and their weakness, knowing that others had much to bear with from us before we came to our present advanced state of religious knowledge.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Let every one of us--lay himself out to please his neighbour--not indeed for his mere gratification, but for his good--with a view to his edification.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For even Christ pleased not himself,.... He sought not his own ease, pleasure, profit, honour, and glory, but to do his Father's will and work, Joh 4:34; and he always did the things which pleased him, in his obedience, sufferings, and death; and sought not his own, but his glory: moreover, what he did and suffered were not for himself, but for us; he became incarnate for us; he obeyed, suffered, and died for us; he came not to be ministered to, to be attended upon as an earthly prince, enjoying his own ease and pleasure, things grateful to nature, but to minister to others, Mat 20:28; hence he appeared in the form of a servant, did the work of one in life, and at last became obedient to death, even the death of the cross, Phi 2:7, not but that he was well pleased in doing and suffering all this; it was his delight to do the will of God: it was his meat and drink to finish his work; yea, that part of it which was most disagreeable to flesh and blood, was most earnestly desired by him, even the baptism of his sufferings; and in the view of the salvation of his people, and of enjoying their company with him to all eternity, he endured the cross patiently, and despised the shame with pleasure, Heb 12:2, but then he met with many things which were far from being grateful to human nature; such as the hardness and unbelief of the Jews, with which he was grieved, their scoffs and insults, reproaches and jeers; the ignorance, frowardness, and moroseness of his own disciples, whose infirmities he bore; and at last the sufferings of death, that bitter cup, which he as man desired might pass from him; but, however, he submitted to his Father's will, Mat 26:39; all which prove what the apostle here affirms. This instance of Christ, the man of God's right hand, the son of man, whom he has made strong for himself, the head of the church, the leader and commander of the people, bearing the infirmities of the weak, and not pleasing himself, is very pertinently produced, to enforce the above exhortations; who is an example to his people in the exercise of every grace, and the discharge of every duty; as in beneficence, forgiving of injuries, mutual love, meekness and humility, suffering of afflictions, and patience. The proof of it follows, but as it is written, in Psa 69:9; the reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me; which are the words of Christ unto his Father, as the whole psalm is to be understood not of David, but of the Messiah, as is clear from the citations out of it, and references to it in the New Testament; see Joh 2:17, compared with Psa 69:9, and the meaning of them is, either that the reproaches which were cast on the house, worship, and ordinances of God, affected Christ as much as if they had been cast upon himself; which stirred up his zeal to take the method he did, to show his resentment at such indignities; see Joh 2:15, or that the same persons by whom the name of God was blasphemed, his sanctuary polluted, and his ordinances reproached, also reproached him; and he bore in his bosom the reproach of all the mighty people, which were in great plenty poured upon him; they reproached him with being a glutton, a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners, Mat 11:19; they said he was a Samaritan, and had a devil, Joh 8:48, charged him with blasphemy and sedition, Mat 26:65; and when on the cross, mocked, reviled, and wagged their heads at him, Mat 27:39; all which he bore patiently, and reviled not again: moreover, by "reproaches" may be meant the sins of his people, by which the name of God was blasphemed, his law trampled upon with contempt, and the perfections of his nature, as his justice and holiness, dishonoured; and which fell upon Christ, not by chance, but by the appointment of God, and according to his own voluntary agreement; and which he bore in his own body, and made satisfaction for; which though he did willingly, in order to obtain some valuable ends, the salvation of his people, and the glorifying of the divine perfections, the honouring of the law, and satisfying of justice, yet the bearing of them, in itself, could not be grateful to him as such; neither the charge of sin, nor the weight of punishment; and in this respect he pleased not himself, or did that which was grateful to his pure and holy nature.