"We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."

Dear friend of Jesus, Be patient with those around you who are not yet what God wants them to be. Remember that none of us are yet what God wants us to be. As you "bear with" other people's flaws, you may find that other people are more forgiving of your flaws and more grateful for your faithfulness. We shouldn't be patient just to help ourselves, of course. Instead, we do it to help others because we know that many of our Christian brothers and sisters are barely holding on to their faith, hope, and love. Let's never let them go, and let's never make them fall.