Philippians 4:5 says, "Let your moderation be known to all men. The Lord is at hand." In this case moderation means, unselfishness, considerateness, and a forbearing spirit. To prefer someone over ourselves would surely show unselfishness and considerateness. In Romans 12:10 it reads in the KJV, "Be kindly affectioned one to another, with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another." In the Amplified Version it reads, "Love one another with brotherly affection -- as members of one family giving precedence and showing honor to one another."
To be forbearing might be summed up best in the Lords words in Matthew 5:39, "But I say unto you. That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." Being known as having moderation is no small matter. It is only God who accomplishes this in our lives. Let's all yield our lives to God for the needed surgery to become known as brothers and sisters who walk in moderation.
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