Encourage One Another

Encourage One Another One example of a real encourager. He gave to the needs of other believers. (Acts 4:32-37) He risked in reaching out to and defending other believers. (Acts 9:26-30; 11:19-24) He built up others in the truth. (Acts 11:25-26; 15:35) He affirmed and comforted others. (Acts 15:30-34) Some expectations for all encouragers. Encouraging is inclusive—it includes all of us. (Romans 12:8; 16:17; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 7:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:18; 5:11; Hebrews 3:13; 10:25) Encouraging is intense—struggling and interceding. (Colossians 2:1-2; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) Encouraging is sensitive—tender as a father. (1 Thessalonians 2:11) Encouraging is commitment—faithful living. (Acts 11:23; 1 Thessalonians 3:2,7; 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9; Jude 1:3) Encouraging is two-ways—giving and receiving. (John 14:26; 15:26; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 2:7-8; 13:11; Ephesians 6:22; 1 Thessalonians 3:7; 5:14) Encouraging is purposeful—to lift and build up. (Acts 15:32; Romans 12:1; 16:17; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 5:11)