It is relatively easy to tear people down. But building people up is better.

 

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Encourage and build up each other

It's Important To Be Encouragers To Each Other

There are all kinds of circumstances in life which can be discouraging. 

You’ve discovered that, already, haven’t you?  Yeah, me too.

Events may occur in which we are tempted to think, “Oh well, what’s the point?”  Or, “why do I bother?”  Or, “nothing I do will make a difference, anyhow.”  Or, “I’m tired of trying anymore.”  Or, “Even when I try to do the right thing it, somehow, becomes an ugly mess.”

So, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that over and over again in the Bible we are instructed to encourage each other.  Here’s an example, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

We all, from time to time, need encouragement.

The encouragement that is urged in the Scriptures often has to do, specifically, with encouraging each other in matters that have to do with our faith in God.  But encouraging one another in many different ways, areas of life, and pursuits is good, helpful, important and right.

God understands that we live in a fallen world and, therefore, discouragement will come our way.  We have all been in need of that word of encouragement.  So, He calls us to make an effort to be encouragers to each other. One of the nicest, most helpful, most meaningful things we can do is to be the one who gives encouragement to that person who really needed it today!  The act of encouragement really can be one of those small gestures that becomes a big deal for someone.

Gather Together To Encourage Each Other

Part of the reason that Christians gather together [ go to church ] is to remind each other of things that we already know and already believe.  You say, “Why would we do that?”  Because it’s one of the ways that we encourage each other in the faith.  “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1Thess.5:11.  Thanks for the wonderful encouragement you give me!