Romans 15:1-3

The Example of Christ

1 aWe who are strong bhave an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 cLet each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For dChrist did not please himself, but as it is written, e“The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”

2 Corinthians 5:15

15and he died for all, fthat those who live might no longer live for themselves but gfor him who for their sake died and was raised.

Philippians 2:21

21For they all hseek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 3:4

4treacherous, reckless, iswollen with conceit, jlovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

James 2:8

8If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, k“You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
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