Apostle Paul thought this was needed for the growth of a church as well. He commended the young church in Thessalonica, a city in Macedonia, although they were going through persecution, Paul encouraged the believers to “always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15) “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.”
He knew that as humans, they would be prone to despair, selfishness, and conflict. But he also knew they would not be able to uplift one another without God’s help and strength. We all need to be uplifted, and we need to do the same for those around us. Yet we cannot do it in our own strength. That’s why Paul’s encouragement that (1 Thessalonians 5:24) “The one who calls you [Jesus] is faithful, and he will do it.” With His help, we can encourage one another every day.