“所以，我们总要追求和睦的事，与彼此造就的事。”
罗马书 14:19
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
Romans 14:19
"Make every effort!" That's quite a challenge. But notice where that exertion is to be focused: peace and mutual edification. Both sides of this exhortation are two way responsibilities.
We must pursue and share peace if we are going to have it ourselves. We must edify, and be open to being edified, if mutual edification is going to happen. In other words, we live with other people in God's family. He wants us to be responsible for making relationships work in our spiritual family. He reminds us it will require strenuous effort. But, isn't that true in every family relationship?
Love means sacrifice, effort, and concern for others.
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