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Originally Posted by rrford
Sis. Falla,
The burden in verse 2 speaks of a heavy load which it takes many to carry.
The burden in verse 5 refers to a burden the size of a soldiers pack which is meant for an individual to bear.
The entire passage speaks of maturity, personal responsibility and realizing our corporate responsibility to the body. True maturity not only bears it's own burden but also knows when to let others bear their own burden. Many folks in the church get a bum rap for not helping someone in need when, in fact, a greater good is done by allowing folks to work through some things on their own.
Many times I have asked folks to back away from other people in the altar in order to force that person to find their own way in prayer. In order for real healing to come a person has to be sure they want to be healed. Unfortunately, some folks want pity but not healing. If they really desire healing they have to be willing to give up their crutch and to cancel the pity party.
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Bro. RRFord,
If I had not seen who had written this post, I would have thought
my late pastor father had written it. And I can understand very well
what you are saying and agree.
You are writing from a minister's/ pastor's mind! Many thoughts
I post are not necessarily disagreeing with what I am replying to, but
just thoughts perceived from the mind of someone who walked and
worked side by side with my mother and father as they worked in the
vineyard where God planted them. They finished their work and He took
them out to rest. My family and I are still there serving in His vineyard.
Next year will mark 50 yrs in that vineyard.
Brother, I enjoyed your great post!
Blessings,
Falla39
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