We find in chapter 15 of the book of Romans another nugget of a doxology of praise. You must remember that doxologies are words and expressions of praise to God for who He is and thanksgiving to God for what He had done. They can be spoken, read, sung or chanted, but they are God centered and God glorifying in their nature.
The context of Romans 15 focuses upon our responsibility to consider the state and condition of a brother in Christ who may be weaker than you are. We have a responsibility to encourage them and build them up.
Open your Bible (or Bible app) to Romans 15:5-6:
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with each other, in accord with Christ Jesus,
That together you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Notice its God-centeredness first!
God encourages, upholds and preserves His own.
Secondly, live in harmony with each other as did the Lord Jesus with you.
Thirdly, together, the strong and the weak, can lift their voices and focus their lives upon God and exalt, magnify and worship Him!
I hope you are beginning to see the greatness of these doxologies and how they are so God centered and focused!
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