One Another (7/23/23)

Going Through the Motions of Relationships - One Another (John 13:34 & Matthew 22:39)

Coming out of isolation and into relationship requires a risky commitment. It demands an investment in one another AND others. The risk of this type of community is seen in the story of Saul (Paul) in Damascus. You see the risk that Ananias feels, (Acts 9:13, "But Lord..."). Likewise, you see it in the community (Acts 9:21). Paul's ability and his standing in the community are a result of the community itself. It's been said that every human being has just a few basic needs (from psychological health): To know and be known. To love and be loved. To serve and be served. That is at the root of the Christian community. Aristides talked about this amazing love of the Christian community in the Roman world.