ROMANS 13:8-10
The Greek physician Hippocrates is frequently described as the founder of Western medicine. He is credited with developing the Hippocratic Oath, which continues to function as a moral code for modern doctors, because he recognised the importance of upholding moral values in the practice of medicine. “To do no harm” is one of the oath’s main principles. It suggests that a doctor will only take care of his patients in the way he believes is best for them.
Doing no harm is a moral obligation that applies to how we interact with people on a daily basis. In actuality, the New Testament’s teaching on loving others places kindness at its core. Paul acknowledges that love is the intent behind many scriptural commands after considering God’s law.
As we follow Jesus Christ as our Saviour, we must make decisions every day that have an impact on the lives of others. Such decisions ought to reflect Jesus’ compassion for others, and not just to fulfill our own interests. In this way, we will exemplify Christ’s love, which aims to mend the broken and assist the poor.
🙏🏼We humbly accept that it is easy to become preoccupied with our own needs and desires, O Lord. Help us to follow Your example by caring for others.
