At the core of every person’s life is a need for relationships — with God and with God’s people. God designed us, as people made in His image, with a desire to love and be loved. And yet, in our selfishness and sinfulness, it seems all we can think of is ourselves – me, myself, and I.
In the New Testament of the Bible, many “one another” commands reorient our thinking and our living to think of others more and live for others above ourselves – all because JESUS loves us, loved us first, and loves us the best.
Are you stuck in a rut of feeling lonely and alone? Meditate with me on these commands to be lived out by Jesus’ power within us to love others as He loves you and me.
Accept one another
Therefore accept one another, just as the Messiah also accepted you, to the glory of God. (Romans 15:7)
Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one anotherand forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. (Colossians 3:12–13)
Admonish one another
Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. (Colossians 3:16)
Agree with one another
Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. (Romans 12:16)
Bear with one another
Walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2)
Build up one another
So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another. (Romans 14:19)
Care for one another
God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the less honorable, so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other. (1 Corinthians 12:25)
Carry one another’s burdens
Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)
Comfort one another
Therefore encourage (comfort) one another with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
Be Compassionate to one another
And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. (Ephesians 4:32)
Confess sins to one another
Therefore, confess your sins to one anotherand pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.(James 5:16)
Be Devoted to one another
Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. (Romans 12:10a)
Encourage one another
Encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception. (Hebrews 3:13)
Forgive one another
And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. (Ephesians 4:32)
Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one anotherif anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive. (Colossians 3:12–13)
Get along with one another
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement allow you to live in harmony with one another, according to the command of Christ Jesus. (Romans 15:5)
Be Honest with one another
Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old self with its practices (Colossians 3:9)
Honor one another
Outdo one another in showing honor. (Romans 12:10b)
Be Hospitable to one another
Be hospitable to one another without complaining. (1 Peter. 4:9)
Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. (Romans 12:13)
Be Kind to one another
And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. (Ephesians 4:32)
Love one another
“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)
Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. . .(Romans 13:8)
Motivate another
And let us inspire one anotherin order to promote love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24)
Pray for one another
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.(James 5:16)
Serve one another
For you were called to be free, brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. (Galatians 5:13)
Share with one another
Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. (Romans 12:13)
Submit to one another
Give thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of Christ. (Ephesians 5:21)
Unity with one another
We who are many are one body in Christ and individually members of one another. (Romans 12:5)
Welcome one another
Greet one another with a holy kiss. (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Cor. 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:26)
Follow me… as I follow Jesus Christ.
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