DA11
We are to bear the weaknesses of those who are not strong.
Category: Neighbours & Brothers
Type: Positive
Form: Explicit
Source dataset: New Testament
Uniqueness: Unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Everyone
Literal Application: mandated
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Detailed codes: GFm - Gentile female, mandated | GMm - Gentile male, mandated | JFm - Jewish female, mandated | JMm - Jewish male, mandated | KFm - K'rovat Yisrael female, mandated | KMm - K'rov Yisrael male, mandated
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- Romans 15:1
Supportive NT Scriptures
- Acts 20:35
- Galatians 6:1-2
- John 15:13
- Luke 10:34
- Matthew 8:17
- Matthew 22:39
- Romans 8:26
- Romans 14:1
- Romans 14:21
- Romans 15:1-3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Supportive OT Scriptures
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Leviticus 19:18
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
The meaning in Scripture of not being strong is not referring to muscular strength. It is referring to lack of spiritual strength – weakness of faith that results in sin and personal unfulfillment. One can also argue that Romans 15:1 applies to widows, orphans, and others who are not strong due to a handicap, disability, or circumstance. Supporting widows and orphans is the subject of Mitzvah BB3 in this compilation. This Mitzvah #DA11 instructs us to bear (i.e., carry – not bear with or condone) the weaknesses of those who are not spiritually strong or are handicapped with a disability; this means taking upon ourselves the weight (the responsibility) of ministering comfort, godly direction, and sometimes physical helps and provisions to such people provided, of course. they are willing to receive it. It is a weight on us because it is easier to avoid such people and their problems, and yet we are called to “love your neighbor as yourself” ( Matthew 22:39 ); in doing so, however, we must always remember that although we serve our fellow man, it is ultimately the Holy Spirit that helps us overcome our weaknesses ( Romans 8:26) . Related Mitzvot in Volumes 1 & 2 N01 Loving Our Neighbor, the Stranger, and Even Our Enemy N03 Helping Our Neighbor Who is in Need N09 Helping a Person Who Needs Rescue N11 Being Hospitable N14 Serving Our Neighbor N18 Being Compassionate & Merciful Toward Our Neighbor
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