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"Do I have a responsibility to take care of my brother?"

Romans 14:7

Have you ever realized that you have a spiritual responsibility to God for other individuals? For example, if I permit any deviation from God in my personal life, it adversely affects everyone in my vicinity. We are united in a divine realm, occupying a shared space of celestial significance (Ephesians 2:6). The biblical verse from 1 Corinthians 12:26 states that if one member of a group experiences suffering, the other members of the group also experience the same suffering. If you permit the indulgence of self-centeredness, negligence in mental well-being, lack of sensitivity to moral values, or weakness in spiritual matters, all individuals who come into contact with you will experience negative consequences. However, you inquire, "Who possesses the necessary capability to meet such a high standard?" The sole source of our adequacy is in God alone (2 Corinthians 3:5).

"You will serve as witnesses to my presence..." The reference is Acts 1:8. How many individuals among us are prepared to devote all of our psychological, emotional, ethical, and metaphysical resources to Jesus Christ? This is the intended meaning of the term "witness" as used by God. However, the process requires a significant amount of time, hence it is important to exercise patience with oneself. What is the reason behind God's decision to abandon us on the planet? Is it merely a matter of being preserved and made holy? No, the purpose is to engage in labor that serves Him. Am I prepared to be fragmented bread and poured-out wine for Him? Am I prepared to have no significance in this era or existence, save for a singular objective— to be utilized for the purpose of guiding individuals to become devoted followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. My devotion to God is my expression of gratitude for His immensely remarkable salvation. It is important to remember that God has the ability to reject any of us if we choose not to serve Him. As stated in 1 Corinthians 9:27, we should be cautious of becoming disqualified after preaching to others.