Commitment, to God’s people (3)

Commitment to the church

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Paul uses the picture of the body to describe the interdependence of believers:

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Commitment to other Christians is an expression of love made known in Christ

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Such commitment is expressed in mutual responsibility and concern

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See also ; ; ; Paul’s concern for unity among believers; ; the responsibility of believers to forgive one another; ; ; ; ; ;

For its leaders, commitment to the church may prove a joy and a burden

Paul speaking to the elders of the church at Ephesus;

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