Church Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 – "For just as the body is one and has many members... so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit."
Ephesians 1:22-23 – "And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all."
Colossians 1:18 – "And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent."

Romans 10:9 – "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Ephesians 2:19-22 – "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God... Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone."
Galatians 3:28 – "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

John 17:21 – "That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
Ephesians 4:3-6 – "Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
1 Corinthians 1:10 – "I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment."

John 13:34-35 – "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
1 John 4:7 – "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God."
Romans 12:10 – "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."

Acts 2:44-45 – "And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need."
Acts 4:32-35 – "There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need."
1 John 3:17 – "But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?"

2 Corinthians 8:3-5 – "For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints."
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 – "The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
Galatians 6:10 – "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."

Galatians 6:2 – "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Romans 15:1 – "We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves."
1 Thessalonians 5:14 – "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all."

1 Thessalonians 5:11 – "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
Romans 1:11-12 – "For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine."

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

Ephesians 4:29 – "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."

Hebrews 10:24-25 – "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another..."
Acts 2:42 – "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers."
James 5:16 – "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."
Colossians 3:16 – "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
1 Peter 4:10 – "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."

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