Heb 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Even though the phrasing of this verse in the King James Version is a little awkward to read, it is more in keeping with the original than some more modern translations. The goal really is to consider one another. How do we do that? By caring enough to take the time to do it. If we are going to help each other and even maybe provoke or challenge each other to do more and better things for the Lord, we need to, first of all, take the time to really consider one another. There may actually be few things worse than being encouraged and challenged by someone who doesn't really know you and hasn't tried to approach you in an individual way.
Tonight I heard about a meaningful exchange that happened at one of our small group meetings. Something hard was shared which only could have been done in a setting of love and trust. Growth in the church happens when people care about one another, when people minister to one another. There are many "one anothers" in scripture. I'm thankful I'm a part of a church that tries to really work this out with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Here is a blog that reminded me of the blessing that we have in our group. It's also a challenge for each of us to be the kind of brothers and sisters who will take the time to "consider one another."
Good word. It's always easier to receive challenge from someone who also encourages us. We always want to be considerate of one another. It makes for great relationships
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