If you want to have a strong physical body there are certain things that you need to do in order to accomplish this. You need to eat properly. You need to exercise often. You need to lift weights. You need discipline.
If we want to have a strong spiritual body (i.e. a strong church) there are certain things that we need to do in order to accomplish this.
6 ways to have a strong body
1. Serve each other in love (Galatians 5:13)
We live in a “ME- first” world. We need to put aside our own needs so that we can serve someone else in need. We must remember that Jesus served us in love and we must follow His example.
2. Treat each other kindly (Ephesians 4:32)
This one is so simple yet it is not often done. Kindness should come in our words and in our actions.
3. Respect each other (1 Peter 2:17)
We need to respect each others uniqueness and differences. We are called to be united but not uniform.
4. Open up with each other (James 5:16)
Sadly, all too often, we put on our big fake Christian smile and pretend as if everything is wonderful when in reality it is not. It will take a risk to open up but it is a risk worth taking.
5. Nurture each other (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Rather than tearing each other down we need to be building each other up. We need to supporting each other especially when people are going through difficult times.
6. Grow with each other (Colossians 1:10)
God never intended that we grow alone. He created us for relationship (first with Him and then with others). We need to connect with other followers of Christ so that we can sharpen one another.
