Galatians 6:1 KJV
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
The general principle of Christianity is that we think of others:
- In honour , preferring one another
- Esteeming others better than ourselves
- Be subject one to another
Here we are expressly instructed to consider ourselves
- Consider our relationship to the rest of the church body
- Consider God's grace that has placed us in that body
- Consider our measure and that we have yet much spiritual grace to attain
- Consider that we are corruptible and still able to fall
I must prefer others and think of their interests and their needs. But in doing so I must consider the weakness I own in my body lest they get the better of me.
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