When
one considers another, there is a special kinship that occurs between them.
When a congregation considers one another, there is a whole family involved in
the concerns, fears, doubts, difficulties, temptations, trials, etc. of each
other. Within that context, consider that we should not be selfish, only caring
for ourselves. We will likely only get so far by ourselves, but “two are better than one…and a threefold
cord is not quickly broken” (Ecc. 4:9-12). “Strength in numbers” is a
phrase we’ve likely heard throughout our lives. Here the Hebrews writer
encourages brethren to be thoughtful of each other and to “provoke unto love and good works.”
~Wayne Rodgers
