living in harmony...

Romans 15:  We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.” 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
5 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. 6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.

I'm not sure I am such a harmonious person... I tend to be one of those my way or the highway types... I tend to be jealous... and while God is working on cleaning me up from these things... I am not where I need to be... LOL...

Jesus didn't live to please himself.. He lived to please God... in pleasing God.. surely He had to please others oftentimes... that is a rough thing to do.. as we stand around wanting to scream.. WHAT ABOUT ME??...  we tend to be willing to do for others as long as we are receiving something back.. although we don't see it this way... we think we do things for others and because we are good to them.. they too should be good to us.. but what if they aren't? does this change the fact of how we are to be? I don't think so.. I think we are to do for others as best we can at all times.. and if they are favorable to us.. that is great.. if they are not.. we are just learning to be more Christlike...

all that we are.. all that we do.. should be done to bring glory to God through our lives... therefore, we are able to be in harmony with everyone... (even if we don't like them...) because it is all about God.. not about me.. or you...