The Bible has much to say on how Christians should relate to one another. The table below lists some.
| Meet with one another | Hebrews 10:25 |
| Befriend one another (context: where differences exist) | Romans 15:7 |
| Be generous with one another (or be hospitable) | 1 Peter 4:9-10 |
| Pray for one another | Ephesians 6:18 |
| Edify one another | 1 Thessalonians 5:11 |
| Encourage one another | Hebrews 3:13 |
| Wash one another's feet | John 13:14 |
| Serve one another | Galatians 5:13 |
| Confess your faults to one another | James 5:16 |
| Admonish one another | Colossians 3:16 |
| Forgive one another | Colossians 3:13 |
| Comfort one another | 1 Thessalonians 4:18 |
| Bear one another's burdens (context: besetting sins) | Galatians 6:2 |
| Stir one another up to good works | Hebrews 10:24 |
| Do not provoke one another | Galatians 5:15-26 |
| Do not judge one another | Romans 14:13 |
| Honour one another | Romans 12:10 |
| Submit to one another | Ephesians 5:21 |
| Love one another (sums up all the others) | 1 John 3:10-23 |
Other helpful ideas
- Pray regularly and specifically for others (say, commit to pray particularly for 3 or 4 folks regularly)
- Arrange to meet socially
- When you meet, talk about the Lord
- Tell someone what the Lord has been teaching you from his Word
- When you meet, make a point of praying together
- Listen to others
- Avoid critical conversation about others
- Show interest in the good things that are happening to others
- Offer practical help to someone who needs it
- If you can't meet a need, tell someone who can
- Look out for other people who may be struggling, and show concern
- Take a genuine interest in someone who is lonely
- Try to develop a few close relationships, rather than many superficial ones
It works both ways. Is pride preventing you from accepting help from others?
Don't take on tasks you are not suited to
Don't become overcommitted
Don't place yourself in the way of temptation
Don't take advantage of others
These notes have been prepared by the European Christian Mission
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