If We Want to Grow in Christ We Need Fellowship

Christians need regular fellowship with God, but we also need regular fellowship with other believers. We build a sense of community when we “rejoice with those who rejoice [and] mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15).  

These godly relationships are an important ingredient in building our faith (1 Thessalonians 5:11).  

Just as an iron tool needs to be sharpened to work effectively, fellowship sharpens our discernment, gives us wisdom, and teaches us people skills (Proverbs 27:17).*

We need Christians to spur us on to love and good deeds, and they need us to do the same (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Is there a new Christian in your area whom you can befriend and encourage? Is there a mature believer you can seek for counsel?

If you are not in regular fellowship with other believers, ask God to help you find a small group or Bible study to join. If you are in regular fellowship, ask God how you might make that fellowship more meaningful for yourself and others.

And please check out this series: 

Christ Didn't Ask Us to Make Converts

Christian Community

Lifestyle Discipleship

Spiritual Coaching

The Blessings of a Peer Mentor

*Proverbs 27:17 says,  “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” I love the way the book of Proverbs offers short, powerful word pictures to help us develop our faith. That's one reason I enjoyed writing my book Wisdom for Life. It's based on Psalms and Proverbs, and I know the devotions will encourage you. Why not check it out on Amazon or Lifeway or Christian Book. It's a hardcover book priced cheaper than most paperbacks.

 

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