INTRODUCTION
Our God is the great provider of care, that is, caregiver. He protects your
people (Deuteronomy 32:10, 11). He “guards all who love him” (Psalm 145:20). He
“He feeds his flock like a shepherd; he takes the little lambs into his
arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently carries them…” (Isaiah
40.11). He “takes care of his flock” (Ezekiel 34:12). Jesus came to “serve and give
life” (Matthew 20:28). He said he took care of his flock and “nobody
lost” (John 17:12). He further said that his disciples should “follow the example
him” (John 13:15). Finally, God’s people are challenged to “imitate him” (Ephesians 5:1).
people (Deuteronomy 32:10, 11). He “guards all who love him” (Psalm 145:20). He
“He feeds his flock like a shepherd; he takes the little lambs into his
arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently carries them…” (Isaiah
40.11). He “takes care of his flock” (Ezekiel 34:12). Jesus came to “serve and give
life” (Matthew 20:28). He said he took care of his flock and “nobody
lost” (John 17:12). He further said that his disciples should “follow the example
him” (John 13:15). Finally, God’s people are challenged to “imitate him” (Ephesians 5:1).
In the first century of Christianity the community of believers, and their respective
local congregations, practiced this commandment (Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37). Dozens
of commandments known as “one another” or “reciprocal” can
easily be found throughout the New Testament. They were written for
point out the kind of relationship shown by Jesus to his followers in this way
as to emphasize how we should provide care for others. they claim
that we should: “be devoted to one another” (Romans 12:10); “serve one another” (Galatians
5.13); “grow together” (Ephesians 4:16); “be submissive to one another” (Ephesians 5:21);
“dedicate ourselves to mutual encouragement” (Hebrews 10:25) etc. Consequently,
Biblically speaking, each worker should have equal responsibility for one another.
others (1 Corinthians 12:25).