(1 Thessalonians 5:14-15)
In having the mind of Christ, we are responsible to encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ, to pursue this mind also. What am I saying? I am saying that we all are to act like Jesus Christ, and when we don't, there should be some admonishment.
As Jesus is the cornerstone of the spiritual building, we as stones, are to line up to Him. But we may need some help in doing so, if we are acting selfishly, and worldly. To say that this is just a job for the leadership, is being irresponsible, and insensitive. It is true that Leadership must set the bar, and set the example, but it is up to all of us, as members of God's family, to encourage each other to think and act, as God would have us to.
As Paul says in the closing of our text: "But always pursue what is good, for both yourselves and for all"(1 Thess.5:15b) Holding each other accountable will help us as a body of believers, to be solid in our unity, and our witness to the world. GP
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