"Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but for the interests of others." Phil. 2:4
Paul was not encouraging "busy-bodiness".
Each is entitled to his or her own private interests and desires.
Instead, the man of God was expressing compassion one for the other.
This is what brotherly love is about; when one willingly sacrifices in order to meet another's need.
This is what Jesus did when He gave His life on the cross to satisfy God's requirement for a perfect sacrifice to obtain forgiveness and eternal life in heaven.
Few are called on to make the ultimate sacrifice, but each of us does face the possibility of laying aside our own interest in the best interest of a friend in need.
As we rapidly approach the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the door of opportunity may open for you to experience sacrifice by giving that needs of others may be met.
Do it as unto the Lord.
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