What does the Bible say about helping each other?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called to love one another through humble, practical, and faithful care, bearing each other’s burdens as members of Christ’s body. Galatians 6:2 says that sharing burdens fulfills the law of Christ, while Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 commends the strength and comfort found in companionship. Christians are to respect and encourage faithful leaders, build up the discouraged, help the weak, and patiently pursue peace, as 1 Thessalonians 5:12-16 teaches. Such mutual service is not a means of earning salvation, but the fruit of God’s grace in those united to Christ. By this self-giving love, John 13:35 says, the world recognizes Jesus’ disciples.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-16
[12] But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, [13] and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. [14] We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all. [15] See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all. [16] Rejoice always.
- Galatians 6:2
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
- John 13:35
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-11
[9] Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. [10] For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up. [11] Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?
- Proverbs 11:13
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
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