Thematic Bible: Burden
Thematic Bible
Burden » Bearing the burdens of others
In everything I showed you that by working hard like this we must help those who are weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It makes one happier to give than to get.'"
Verse Concepts
Brothers, if anybody is caught in the very act of doing wrong, you who are spiritual, in the spirit of gentleness, must set him right; each of you continuing to think of yourself, for you may be tempted too. Practice bearing one another's burdens, and in this way carry out the law of Christ.
You must let your brotherly love continue. Do not remain neglectful of hospitality to strangers, for by it some have entertained angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and those who are being ill-treated, since you, too, are liable to similar physical punishment.
Burden » Figurative » Of oppressions
They tie up heavy burdens and fasten them on men's shoulders, but they refuse to lift a finger to help bear them.
Verse Concepts
He said, "Yes, a curse on you experts in the law, too, because you load people down with loads too heavy to carry, and yet you do not touch the loads yourselves with one of your fingers!
Verse Concepts
Practice bearing one another's burdens, and in this way carry out the law of Christ.
Verse Concepts
Burden » Figurative » Of the prophetic message
Burden » The burden of jesus Christ
Come to me, all of you who toil and carry burdens, and I, yes, I, will lead you into rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls, for the yoke I offer is easy to wear, and the load I ask is light to bear
Burden » Who should bear the burdens of the weak
It is the duty of us who are strong to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves. Each one of us must practice pleasing his neighbor, to help in his immediate upbuilding for his eternal good. Christ certainly did not please Himself; instead, as the Scripture says, "The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen upon me."