The term "inconsiderate" refers to a lack of thought or concern for the needs and feelings of others. In the context of biblical teachings, being inconsiderate is often associated with selfishness, pride, and a failure to love one's neighbor as oneself. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that highlight the importance of being considerate and the consequences of failing to do so.

Biblical Teachings on Consideration

1. Love and Consideration: The Bible emphasizes love as the foundation of all relationships. In Matthew 22:39 , Jesus states, "And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" This commandment underscores the importance of being considerate towards others, as love naturally involves thinking of others' needs and feelings.

2. The Golden Rule: In Matthew 7:12 , Jesus teaches, "In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you." This principle, often referred to as the Golden Rule, encourages believers to be considerate by treating others with the same respect and kindness they desire for themselves.

3. Selfishness vs. Selflessness: Philippians 2:3-4 advises, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This passage contrasts inconsiderate behavior, driven by selfishness, with the selflessness that characterizes a Christ-like attitude.

4. Bearing with One Another: Colossians 3:13 instructs believers to "Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Being considerate involves patience and forgiveness, recognizing that everyone has faults and weaknesses.

5. Speech and Conduct: Ephesians 4:29 warns, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." Considerate speech is essential in building up others and fostering a supportive community.

Examples of Inconsiderate Behavior in Scripture

1. Cain and Abel: In Genesis 4, Cain's disregard for his brother Abel's life and his subsequent actions demonstrate a profound lack of consideration, leading to the first murder. Cain's question, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9), reflects an inconsiderate attitude that contrasts with the biblical call to care for one another.

2. The Rich Man and Lazarus: In Luke 16:19-31, the parable of the rich man and Lazarus illustrates the consequences of living a life of inconsideration. The rich man's failure to show compassion and care for Lazarus, a poor man at his gate, results in eternal separation from God.

3. The Pharisees: Throughout the Gospels, the Pharisees often exhibit inconsiderate behavior, focusing on legalistic adherence to the law while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness (Matthew 23:23). Their actions serve as a warning against prioritizing rules over relationships and compassion.

Encouragement to Be Considerate

The Bible encourages believers to cultivate a spirit of consideration through the power of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, kindness, and gentleness—qualities that naturally lead to considerate behavior. By walking in the Spirit, Christians are empowered to reflect Christ's love and consideration in their interactions with others.1. (a.) Not considerate; not attentive to safety or to propriety; not regarding the rights or feelings of others; hasty; careless; thoughtless; heedless; as, the young are generally inconsiderate; inconsiderate conduct.

2. (a.) Inconsiderable.

878. aphron -- without reason, foolish
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aphron Phonetic Spelling: (af'-rone)
Short Definition: senseless, foolish, inconsiderate Definition: senseless ...
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Preaching (ii. ).
... But that does not mean, I trust, that I am to allow myself to be inconsiderate of
the feelings of others in the matter; and on the occasions referred to it was ...
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A Heart-Breaking Verse.
... And then, too, yet more serious, this Jesus has a way, a most inconsiderate way
of coming in as far as you let Him, and of taking things into His own hands. ...
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Epistle xiii. To Serenus, Bishop of Massilia (Marseilles) .
... different, minds. Nay, from thy very doubts about the epistle which we sent
to thee it appears how inconsiderate thou art. For, hadst ...
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God's Slaves
... And he must be a very inconsiderate master, who has only another kind of duty to
lay upon the shoulders of the servant that has come in after a long day's ...
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Of the Examination of Conscience, and Purpose of Amendment
... so loth to embrace things humble and despised; so desirous to have many things,
so grudging in giving, so close in keeping; so inconsiderate in speaking, so ...
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Objections Prevented. ...
... Sec. 9. Inconsiderate commands of superiors in such things to be obeyed, though
superiors will be severely accountable to God. Sec. 10. ...
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Felicitous Phrases
... immethodical, irregular, and inconsecutive. impatient, inconsiderate, and self-willed. ...
inconsiderate, irritable, and insolent. indignation, surprise, and reproach ...
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Written November 6, 1727
... Forgive every rash and inconsiderate expression which her anguish may at any time
force from her tongue, while her heart continueth in an entire submission to ...
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Appendix iv the Scotch Service-Book
... The next error was made when the Service-book after receiving the Royal sanction,
was thrust upon the nation with the most inconsiderate haste, without any ...
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The Same Subject Continued.
... her occupations, you would discover what would be hard for you to be convinced of
before having done so, namely: that there are women so inconsiderate as to ...
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Inconsiderate (1 Occurrence)
... not regarding the rights or feelings of others; hasty; careless; thoughtless; heedless;
as, the young are generally inconsiderate; inconsiderate conduct. ...
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Unthinking (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Not thinking; not heedful; thoughtless;
inconsiderate; as, unthinking youth. 2. (a.) Not indicating ...
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Incomprehensible (1 Occurrence)

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Incontinence (2 Occurrences)

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Folly (68 Occurrences)
... of mind. 2. (n.) A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure;
weak or light-minded conduct; foolery. 3. (n.) Scandalous ...
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Thoughtless (17 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) Lacking thought; careless; inconsiderate; rash;
as, a thoughtless person, or act. 2. (adv.) Giddy; gay; dissipated. ...
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Blind (91 Occurrences)
... authors are blind to their own defects. 3. (a.) Undiscerning; undiscriminating;
inconsiderate. 4. (a.) Having such a state or condition ...
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Careless (10 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Without thought or purpose; without due care; without attention to rule
or system; unstudied; inconsiderate; spontaneous; rash; as, a careless throw; a ...
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Light (2869 Occurrences)
... 34. (superl.) Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling
considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a ...
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Spake (704 Occurrences)
... YLT). Luke 24:25 And he said unto them, 'O inconsiderate and slow in heart,
to believe on all that the prophets spake! (YLT). Luke ...
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