Care For One Another
Acts 4:32-37 They shared physically, because they cared about each other no one said, “that any of the things he possessed was his own” (v.32), No one lacked – in (v.34) we are told that “all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold”. It was not “every man for himself” – but they, “distributed to each as anyone had need” (v.35).
Clearly—a matter of caring for one another—love and concern for others that led to great and willing personal sacrifice. They Shared Emotionally – Rom. 12:15, Paul said, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Rom. 12:15). Showing the importance of sharing our mutual feelings, trials, triumphs, but it also implies there was to be a “closeness” between brethren, their hearts were one—that is how they could come to know the individual needs.
When we have the sincere, genuine desire to “care for one another”, providing for the needs of our brothers and sisters—whatever that need is—will be a reason to rejoice, will be uplifting—and unites us in the common faith. This principle is written and proven all throughout the Bible both old and New Testaments…