LET NO ONE SEEK HIS OWN

Monday 10

“Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.”1 Corinthians 10:24 (NKJV)
Read: 1 Corinthians 10:23-26; Philippians 2:2-8

This passage is one of the most important passages in the Bible and it happens to be part of the basics. An average human being is selfish, either black or white, regardless of the colour or race. It is the selfishness of humans that the passage, our text, is all about. You should not seek or think about yourself alone, in all things (Philippians 2:3).

Practical Christian life considers other believers first before the self.

• A believer who is practical will not flaunt his freedom.
• A practical believer will not seek his own, but seek the wellbeing of other believers (1 Corinthians 10:24). In another place in the Bible, believers are admonished to look out for the interests of others: “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3,4).

The point being made is that a believer should be mindful of other believers (Romans 15:1-3). You should not be selfish in the way you live your life, and in the way you practice your Christian faith. Extend the right hand of fellowship to other fellow believers—regardless of colour or race and denomination (Galatians 2:9).

This is demonstrated through Giving and lending a helping hand: “By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth” (1 John 3:16-18 NKJV).

Reflect:

• Where has selfishness shown up in a decision you made recently?
• Who around you has a need you’re in a position to help meet? Peace.

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