Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being.
1 Corinthians 19:24
As a Christian you are obliged to view your action in light of how they will affect other Christian. You will discover God's will for your life when you consider His activity in the lives of others. This goes contrary to worldly thinking. The world encourages you to live your own life, taking care of your own needs and wants first. Sin promotes independence. It isolates you from other and separate you from those you could help or who could encourage you. Gos design you for interdependence
Whenever you meet another Christian. You come face to face with Christ (John 13:20). There ought to be a deep respect within you as you encounter other lives guided by the Holy Spirit. Do not live as if you no responsibility toward your Christian brother or sister. God hold you accountable for how you relate to them. Don't revel in your "freedom in Christ"' to the point that you neglect your responsibility toward others (Rom.14:15). Paul celebrated his freedom in Christ, but he keenly sensitive to what might cause other Christian harm (1Cor.8:13). He was aware that his sin could not take place in isolation but could bring pain to many others (1 Cor. 5:6).
You have a responsibility to live in such a way that you to not hurt others. You must deny yourself and allow the Holy Spirit to put to death your natural inclination to be self-centered. As long as you focus on yourself,byou will be oblivious to the needs of others. Ask God to free you from selfishness so that your life is free to bless others.
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