Romans 15:2-3a
Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and build him up spiritually]. 3 For Christ did not please Himself [gave no thought to His own interests]... AMPC
Non-Nobis is the motto for the council for social service professions in South- Africa, where all social workers and social auxiliary workers have to register in order to be able to work as a social worker or social auxiliary worker. It means "Not for ourselves". In today's scripture Paul reminds us to do exactly that. To live and serve others for their benefit and to build others up, just as Christ did not serve Himself but came to serve us, to build us up selflessly, not giving thought to His own interests, but serving us for our benefit and interest to the point of giving His life so that we can live.
Point to ponder
Maybe we need to review our motives for whatever we are doing in life. Are we serving our own interests, or are we serving to benefit and build up others spiritually in the way God planned for us to do when He created us?
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