In Galatians Paul talks about bearing ones own burdens. He also writes about bearing one anothers burdens. Growing into maturity, which should be occurring by age 30… Leads a man to understand there is a higher plane of responsibility than when he was 16. An earlier Metro devotion spoke of not needing to be “carried”. At 30, we should not need to be carried by anyone else. At the same time there are moments and maybe periods of time when, having grown into some level of strength and maturity….we should be able and wiling to help , encourage and even “carry” someone else for a short while. His leads us to, and in, those moments. Be strong enough to carry your own weight … and be slow to take on more for yourself …. Taking on too much too quickly can damage you and especially your spouse. Be open and aware when someone of your own gender needs to be “carried ” for a while. We have all needed that at some point. You will not be able to handle your own and anothers issues unless you have grown into some level of maturity. Grow . Be strong enough for your own burdens. Then, notice other guys, and be willing to help and assist them in a time if pain or distress. Both of the above are what we are called to do. Terry
Terry Bethea 