Dear brothers and sisters,
Accepting help from others is a significant aspect of our spiritual journey. Often, we find ourselves struggling with pride, thinking we must handle everything on our own. However, the Bible teaches us that accepting help is not only wise but also part of God’s plan for us.
In the scriptures, we see numerous instances where God’s people received help from others. These stories serve as reminders that we are not alone and that God places people in our lives to support us. For example, Moses, one of the greatest leaders in the Bible, needed help from Aaron and Hur to hold up his hands during the battle against the Amalekites. This act of help led to Israel’s victory and demonstrated the power of collective effort.
Moreover, the early church is a beautiful example of mutual support. The believers shared everything they had, ensuring no one among them was in need. This sense of community and willingness to help one another is a model for us today. It shows that accepting help is not a sign of weakness but a testament to the strength found in unity.
Dear friend, when we accept help, we allow others to exercise their gifts and fulfill their purpose. God has given each of us unique talents and abilities, and sometimes, the best way to honor God is by allowing others to use their gifts to serve us. It’s a humbling experience that opens our hearts to gratitude and deepens our relationships.
When someone helps us, it can be a reminder of God’s provision and care. It can strengthen our faith and encourage us to trust in God’s timing and methods.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about accepting help from others.
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labourFor if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up”
— Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another”
— Galatians 5:13
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith”
— Galatians 6:10
“Let us consider one another to provoke unto love to good worksNot forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: so much the more, as ye see the day approaching”
— Hebrews 10:24-25
“But to do good to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased”
— Hebrews 13:16
“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, do minister”
— Hebrews 6:10
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another”
— Romans 12:10
“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality”
— Romans 12:13
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, weep with them that weep”
— Romans 12:15
“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, not to please ourselvesLet every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification”
— Romans 15:1-2
“The liberal soul shall be made fat: he that watereth shall be watered also himself”
— Proverbs 11:25
“A friend loveth at all times, a brother is born for adversity”
— Proverbs 17:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; that which he hath given will he pay him again”
— Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor”
— Proverbs 22:9
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend”
— Proverbs 27:17
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it”
— Proverbs 3:27
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others”
— Philippians 2:4
“Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction”
— Philippians 4:14
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive”
— Acts 20:35
“The multitude of them that believed were of one heart of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common”
— Acts 4:32
“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, have not works? can faith save him?If a brother or sister be naked, destitute of daily foodAnd one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone”
— James 2:14-17
“Confess your faults one to another, pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much”
— James 5:16
“Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, wounded him, departed, leaving him half deadAnd by chance there came down a certain priest that way: when he saw him, he passed by on the other sideAnd likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came looked on him, passed by on the other sideBut a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: when he saw him, he had compassion on himAnd went to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil wine, set him on his own beast, brought him to an inn, took care of himAnd on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, gave them to the host, said unto him, Take care of him; whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay theeWhich now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, do thou likewise”
— Luke 10:30-37
“He answereth saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; he that hath meat, let him do likewise”
— Luke 3:11
“Give, it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again”
— Luke 6:38
“Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward”
— Matthew 10:42
“For I was an hungred, ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, ye took me inNaked, ye clothed me: I was sick, ye visited me: I was in prison, ye came unto meThen shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, fed thee? or thirsty, gave thee drink?When saw we thee a stranger, took thee in? or naked, clothed thee?Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, came unto thee?the King shall answer say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”
— Matthew 25:35-40
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 5:16
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law the prophets”
— Matthew 7:12
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”
— Ephesians 4:32
“Forbearing one another, forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye”
— Colossians 3:13
“If I then, your Lord Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet”
— John 13:14
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved youGreater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
— John 15:12-13
“If thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, thy darkness be as the noon day”
— Isaiah 58:10
“This is a faithful saying, these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good profitable unto men”
— Titus 3:8
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bible provides many verses that speak about the importance of accepting help from others, such as Galatians 6:2 which encourages us to “bear one another’s burdens.” From this, we learn the value of community and mutual support. By accepting help, we acknowledge God’s provision through others and promote a spirit of humility and gratitude. Applying these lessons in our lives means being open to receiving assistance when needed and also being willing to offer help to others. This mutual support strengthens our bonds and reflects the love and unity that Christ calls us to embody. Let us, therefore, practice humility, gratitude, and a willingness to both give and receive help, thereby enriching our lives and the lives of those around us.