Just as the Bible said would happen, many people are pulling away from our churches today in search of entertainment and pleasures instead of gathering together each week to worship together as shown in Hebrews 10:25.
Just as Blake and Kasie were showing their love for each other, the Bible says that marriage shows what the relationship is between Jesus and the church. Ephesians 5:32 (ESV) This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. The church, which is made up of all truly born-again followers of Jesus, is the bride of Christ. We are the bride of Christ. Look what God's Word says earlier in that chapter. Ephesians 5:27 (ESV) so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. How can we be found that way if we are neglecting the church?
This is why these next statements are so important. The Bible gives us several commands including the words "one another" or "to each other" that we must obey. So in order to be found "without spot or wrinkle or any such thing", here we go...
“ONE ANOTHER” COMMANDS
1. Be at peace with one another (Mk 9:50)
Mark 9:50 (ESV) Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
2. Love one another (Jn 13:34)
John 13:34 (ESV) A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
3. Be joined to one another (Ro 12:5)
Romans 12:5 (ESV) so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
4. Be devoted to one another (Ro 12:10)
Romans 12:10 (ESV) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
5. Honor one another (Ro 12:10)
Romans 12:10 (ESV) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
6. Rejoice with one another (Ro 12:15)
Romans 12:15 (ESV) Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
7. Weep with one another (Ro 12:15)
Romans 12:15 (ESV) Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
8. Live in harmony with one another (Ro 12:16)
Romans 12:16 (ESV) Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
9. Accept one another (Ro 15:7)
Romans 15:7 (ESV) Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
10. Counsel one another (Ro 15:14)
Romans 15:14 (ESV) I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.
11. Greet one another (Ro 16:16)
Romans 16:16 (ESV) Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
12. Agree with each other (1 Co 1:10)
1 Corinthians 1:10 (ESV) I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
13. Wait for one another (1 Co 11:33)
1 Corinthians 11:33 (ESV) So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another—
14. Care for one another (1 Co 12:25)
1 Corinthians 12:25 (ESV) that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.
15. Serve one another (Gal 5:13)
Galatians 5:13 (ESV) For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
16. Carry one another’s burdens (Gal 6:2)
Galatians 6:2 (ESV) Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
17. Be kind to one another (Eph 4:32)
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
18. Forgive one another (Eph 4:32)
Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
19. Submit to one another (Eph 5:21)
Ephesians 5:21 (ESV) submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
20. Bear with one another (Col 3:13)
Colossians 3:13 (ESV) bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
21. Teach, admonish each other (Col 3:16)
Colossians 3:16 (ESV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
22. Encourage one another (1 Th 5:11)
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV) Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
23. Build up one another (1 Th 5:11)
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV) Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
24. Spur one another on (Heb 10:24)
Hebrews 10:24 (ESV) And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,
25. Offer hospitality to one another (1 Pe 4:9)
1 Peter 4:9 (ESV) Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
26. Minister gifts to one another (1 Pe 4:10)
1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
27. Be humble toward one another (1 Pe 5:5)
1 Peter 5:5 (ESV) Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
28. Confess your sins to one another (Jas 5:16)
James 5:16 (ESV) Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
29. Pray for one another (Jas 5:16)
James 5:16 (ESV) Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
30. Fellowship with one another (1 Jn 1:7)
1 John 1:7 (ESV) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
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