GOING IT ALONE OR WITH OTHERS

We were not created to be alone thru life.  Or another way to put it is we are not intended to do life alone. Christianity is a lifestyle of relationships, being in relationship with one another.

Here are some scripture verses to bear this out.

Hebrews 10:24,25
"... let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Do a personal search for all the 'one another's' in the New Testament. I believe your eyes will be opened.

1 Corinthians 12:7, Paul is teaching on spiritual gifts.
"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." Spiritual gifts are NOT for our personal benefit, they are for the benefit of others. We must be in fellowship with other believers for your gifts to function.

1 Corinthians 14:3
"... but everyone who prophesies (a spiritual gift) speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement  and comfort."

Acts 4:32-35 tells of the first Christians sharing with one another.

We believers are to be in relationship with other believers to encourage and receive encouragement.

I believe this quote comes from Plato, "He who keeps company with only himself, is liable to be corrupted by the company he keeps".

May God bless you as you seek out and build relationships with other believers.