BEAR THE BURDEN OF OTHERS
BEAR THE BURDEN OF OTHERS “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (KJV) In Japan, during the war, a little boy was seen carrying the body of his younger brother on his back. He planned to bury him when the opportunity came. A soldier noticed the boy and said to him, “Put him down so you can run more easily.” The little boy replied, “He’s not heavy… he’s my brother.” When the soldier heard those words, he burst into tears. Since then, this story and image have become a symbol of unity, love, and sacrifice in Japan. Let this inspire us in our daily lives. “He’s not heavy… he’s my brother.” “She’s not heavy… she’s my sister.” If your brother falls, lift him up. If he is tired, carry him. If he makes mistakes, forgive him and patiently bear with his weaknesses. And if the world turns its back on him, place him on your shoulders and help him through life, because he is not a burden. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one ano...