OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS (CONTINUE)
THE CHURCH
Romans 12:5 Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others
Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit– just as you were called to one hope when you were called–one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
1Peter 4:10 Each one should use what ever gift he has received to serve others. faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
Ephesians 4:11-13 IT was (Christ) who gave (gifts) to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God.
UNITY
Romans 15:5,6 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 4:2,3 Be completely humble and gentle; patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!
HONESTY (TRUTHFULNESS)
Ephesians 4:25 Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
Psalm 15:1-3 Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellow man.