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60 Seconds – Reciprocal Living

Author: Dave Arnold

We have both a vertical relationship with God, and a horizontal relationship with others. At least 26 times in the New Testament, we are admonished about “reciprocal living,” with the words “one another” being stated. Here is the list and references:

  1. Do not judge one another (Romans 14:13).
  2. Be likeminded (take an interest in) one toward another (Romans 15:5).
  3. Receive (admit to friendship) one another (Romans 15:7).
  4. Admonish (gently caution) one another (Romans 15:14).
  5. Salute (embrace or welcome) one another (Romans 16:16).
  6. Care for (be concerned about) one another (1 Cor. 12:25).
  7. Serve one another (Galatians 5:13).
  8. Do not bite and devour (as do wild and savage animals) one another (Galatians 5:14 – 15).
  9. Do not provoke (be argumentative or irritating) one another (Galatians 5:25 – 26).
  10. Do not envy one another (Galatians 5:25 – 26).
  11. Bear (help carry the load) one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
  12. Forbear (tolerate) one another (Ephesians 4:2).
  13. Be kind (gracious) to one another (Ephesians 4:32).
  14. Forgive one another (Ephesians 4:32).
  15. Submit to one another (Ephesians 5:21).
  16. Do not lie to one another (Colossians 3:9).
  17. Comfort one another (1 Thessalonians 4:18).
  18. Edify (build up) one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
  19. Consider (understand) one another (Hebrews 10:24).
  20. Do not speak evil of one another (James 4:11).
  21. Do not murmur (complain) about one another (James 5:9).
  22. Confess your faults to one another (James 5:16).
  23. Use hospitality (be hospitable) to one another (1 Peter 4:9).
  24. Minister (a waiter of tables or menial duties) to one another (1 Peter 4:10).
  25. Have fellowship with one another (1 John 1:7).
  26. Pray for one another (James 5:16).
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