Romans 16:3-4 “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.”
Believers love their brothers and sisters in Christ. We fellowship with one another, encourage, and pray for one another.
When one of us needs help, we think nothing of asking the other, and provide the same assistance in return.
We give money to church family in need and those who labor in missions or other vocational Christian service.
We even sacrifice hours of our time discipling and caring for one another spiritually.
But, what about laying down our “own necks?”
Are we ready to hazard our lives for a brother or sister? True, those of us that live on US soil may have little opportunity to do so, thanks to the wonderful blessing of freedom and liberty, but the key to the question is willingness.
How far does our commitment to Christ go; does it lead us to the point of risking our own lives?
We may not be capable of providing a preemptive answer. After all, Peter felt he would follow Christ to death just hours before denying Him.
Romans 16:3-4 “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.”