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
Every now and then we see someone who has taken on a job that is too big for them to do. It may be putting a new roof on their house, with a pile of shingles sitting in the front yard for weeks on end. Sometimes it is poor financial decisions that leave people broke. Still others need help because of an addiction.
We as Christians have an obligation to offer help. The roof might not be too hard - if we can find people willing to do the job out of the goodness of their hearts. Other things like financial or addiction problems or other problems that require more help than we are capable of giving, mean we can direct people to those agencies equipped to help solve those problems, and at the same time, we can extend our support through prayer and kindness.
God does not expect us to sit on the sidelines, He expects us to take action. So, do something.
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