COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

Collective responsibility is an issue that most people in today's society don't think about or care about. Although the idea of collective responsibility is found in the Word, many Christians don't even recognize or participate in helping those in need.

God is undoubtedly grieved by our individual sins, but His heart breaks for the sins we commit as a larger group of people, as a church, community, and nation.

Father, when our brothers and sisters are overcome by sin or day-to-day life struggles, we who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path, spiritually, mentally, and physically.   Father, while helping others, let us be careful not to fall into the same temptation or hardship. Lord, give us the Holy Spirit that will compel us to share each other's burdens so we are submissive to the law of Christ. Let us not think we are too important to help someone because we are only fooling ourselves; we are not that important.  Father, let us surrender our will for Your yoke through our studies, prayers, faith, and actions; while we allow Your presence to permeate our lives.  Lord, help us understand that You are the first defense source for all who are in need, and we are the vessels through which You accomplish this.  Father, help us understand that when we help the least of us, we are serving You and expressing our love and faith in Your will, in Jesus' name. Amen.