Our society tends to think we each can stand on our own and that we need no one else, but God tells us otherwise. We all need each other. In fact, it is our bonding and being there for one another that is our one clear communication to the world that Christ’s way is different and that we belong to God. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35) So go against the flow! Refuse to be like so much of the rest of this world, separating yourself from others. Instead, deliberately build your life around being closely knit with others who share faith in Christ to the glory of God.

Be devoted to one another – “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” (Rom. 12:10)

Live in harmony with one another – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not think you are superior.” (Rom. 12:16)

Love one another – “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” (Rom. 13:8)

Do not judge one another – “Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.” (Rom. 14:13)

Accept on another – “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” (Rom. 15:7)

Greet one another – “Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.” (Rom. 16:16)

Agree with one another – “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10)

Encourage one another – “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” (2 Cor. 13:11)

Serve one another – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (Gal. 5:13)

Bear with one another – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Eph. 4:2)

Speak to one another – ” … speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord …” (Eph. 5:19)

Submit to one another – “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Eph. 5:21)

Have the right attitude toward one another – “In your relationships with one another, have the same attitude of mind Christ Jesus had …” (Phil. 2:5)

Forgive one another – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Col. 3:13)