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I just love this- it's real community- those who are strong hold up the weak. There will always be people among us, young in the faith (at least there should be if the body of Christ is a living organism- we need to be growing!!!). So, because of this, we don't need to be a stumbling block- my freedoms aren't so important if it causes someone else to trip up. It's just not worth it- the spiritual growth of my fellow believers is what should always take precedence if I am truly living as Christ did- selflessly. It's all about the body! I also love that these verses refer to those with strength. On this note, I don't think anyone can always be the strong one. When we really desire true community to develop, we will realize that honesty and humilty will mean that sometimes, I'm gonna be the weak one! And that's okay. We are a body. Each of us may go through different circumstances at different times... but when I've taken the time to know what's happening in the lives of my brothers and sisters, I can jump in and support them. This is such a beautiful picture of what the body is meant to be!