Last week, we learned from the apostle Paul the importance of leader and congregational relationships that best fosters peace and unity within the local church. This Sunday, Paul will teach us the present, ongoing nature of mutual responsibility that members within the local church (both leaders and congregation) have towards one another. Whenever a church body actively looks out for the spiritual well-being of its members, the result is a strong church that can focus on the mission given to them by the Lord.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: Rom. 12:1; 15:30; 16:7; 1 Cor. 1:10; 4:16; 16:15; 2 Cor. 10:1-2; Phil. 4:2; 1 Thess. 4:1, 10; 1 Tim. 2:1; Philem. 9, 10; 2 Thess. 3:6, 7, 11; John 11:19, 31; 1 Thess. 4:18; Titus 1:9; Rom. 14:1, 2; 15:1; 1 Cor. 8:7, 9, 10, 11, 12; 9:22; Ex. 34:6; Rom. 2:4; 1 Tim. 1:16; 1 Cor. 13:4; Gal. 5:22; Eph. 4:2; Col. 1:11; 3:2 |