Thematic Bible: Burden
Thematic Bible
Burden » Bearing the burdens of others
I showed you in every way that by hard work like that we must help those who are weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, for he said, 'It makes one happier to give than to be given to.' "
Verse Concepts
But if a man is caught doing something wrong, brothers, you are spiritual, and you must set him right, in a spirit of gentleness. Think of yourself, for you may be tempted too. Bear one another's burdens, and in that way carry out the law of the Christ.
Your love for the brotherhood must continue. Do not forget to be hospitable to strangers, for by being so some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests. Remember those who are in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated as being yourselves liable to the same trials.
Burden » Figurative » Of oppressions
They tie up heavy loads and have them put on men's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.
Verse Concepts
But he said, "Yes, alas for you experts in the Law too! For you load men with burdens they can hardly carry, and you will not touch them yourselves with a single finger.
Verse Concepts
Bear one another's burdens, and in that way carry out the law of the Christ.
Verse Concepts
Burden » Figurative » Of the prophetic message
Burden » The burden of jesus Christ
Come to me, all of you who toil and are burdened, and I will let you rest. Let my yoke be put upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-minded, and your hearts will find rest, for the yoke I offer you is a kindly one, and the load I ask you to bear is light."
Burden » Who should bear the burdens of the weak
It is the duty of us who are strong to put up with the weaknesses of those who are immature, and not just suit ourselves. Everyone of us must try to please his neighbor, to do him good, and help in his development. Christ did not please himself, but as the Scripture says, "The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me."