“She hath done what she could.”~ Mk. 14:8
Notice, Jesus didn’t say she did more than she could. You can only do what you can do. My wife used to sing a song entitled, Do What You Can Where You Are. I find only frustration awaits we who attempt to add to our God given abilities. The Bible way is, “Every man according to his ability.” This is true in every area of our Christian life!
It’s apparent that Paul knew the danger in taking more upon ourselves than God intended, when he said, “We stretch not ourselves beyond our measure.” Taking added responsibility in our life may seem commendable, but it just might end up being our undoing. It could be “the straw that breaks the camels back.”
To keep God’s people from worship and fellowship, the Devil’s Pharaoh will always come up with, “Let more work be laid upon [them].” Not only should you not add self-imposed burdens to your life, but you should not allow anyone else to; no matter who that person may be. To yourself, and others, you must learn to give a good, firm, “No”! God does not put upon us more than we can bear; neither should we!
Duties never conflict. (Bob Jones Sr.)
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