We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:1-2

I had an opportunity to be strong this week. Someone stole all my thunder for a project that was coming into existance. The project itself hasn't even been launched, but before it could even get off of the ground.... someone contacted a few my constituents and proclaimed it was their idea and that they has convinced me to "take on this project". I had never even thought about "taking credit" for it until this person came along and claimed it was their idea! Honestly, I don't care WHO gets "credit" but it made me realize the weekness in people who need to puff themselves up or claim FAME to what is being done.

My first instinct was to call this person up and blast them for sticking their nose in it, but I'm bearing with the failings of the weak.... just as my Lord and God deals with the failings of this weak person. The next step is to build him up!