Support the weak

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“… encourage the disheartened, help the weak, …” 1 Thessalonians 5v14 (NIV)

“… comfort those who are frightened, take tender care of those who are weak …” 1 Thessalonians 5v14 (TLB)

“… encourage the timid and fainthearted, help and give your support to the weak souls …” 1 Thessalonians 5v14 (AMP)

Here, the Thessalonicans are not only encouraged to comfort the feebleminded, the timid and fainthearted, but also to support the weak. Romans 14v1 (AMP) says “As for the man who is a weak believer, welcome him [into your fellowship], but not to criticize his opinions or pass judgment on his scruples or perplex him with discussions.” Beloved, as believers, we are at different levels in our faith. For those whose faith is still weak, we are told to give them our support. Deal gently with them. There are certain things we might be assured of which someone who has a weaker faith might have a different opinion on. As God’s servant, He is able to help them know what is good and bad. And usually with time, the issue might be brought up with them and you will be able to explain to them what you believe is right.

Supplementary Text

“Give a warm welcome to any brother who wants to join you, even though his faith is weak. Don’t criticize him for having different ideas from yours about what is right and wrong. For instance, don’t argue with him about whether or not to eat meat that has been offered to idols. You may believe there is no harm in this, but the faith of others is weaker; they think it is wrong and will go without any meat at all and eat vegetables rather than eat that kind of meat. Those who think it is all right to eat such meat must not look down on those who won’t. And if you are one of those who won’t, don’t find fault with those who do. For God has accepted them to be His children. They are God’s servants, not yours. They are responsible to Him, not to you. Let Him tell them whether they are right or wrong. And God is able to make them do as they should.” Romans 14v1-4 (TLB)

Prayer

Father, we thank You for Your Word. We pray for the grace to encourage those who are fearful and to support the weak in Jesus name, amen.