Again the principle of looking out for the well being of others instead of exalting ourselves comes out. We are to bear with the failing of the weak. Paul may be using the term "failings" a little ironically here. Whatever the case we are to seek to build others up. Jesus is the example. He took the failings of others upon Himself, He took insults upon Himself.
Verse 4 is so important. Everything written in Scripture was written to teach us. Then note that it focuses on the "endurance taught in Scripture". There are some who talk a lot about the prosperity taught in Scripture, but Paul gives a different emphasis. We would do better to focus on what Paul focuses on.
Endurance and encouragement are gifts from God, and are ones that we should expect to receive from Him. We should look to the Holy Spirit to work in our minds so that we have the same attitude as Jesus. Then with one mind and one voice we will glorify the Lord.
Do you see the contrast here? We so easily get puffed up with own self-importance or wisdom, but the true man or woman of God is concerned with the glory of Jesus Christ.
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