Christian communication – what are the keys?

Answer

The art of Christian communication encompasses various aspects of the relationship between regenerated believers and our interactions with the world. In the New Testament, there are the “one another commands,” which serve as a guide for proper Christian communication. These commands can be viewed as God’s guidelines for Christian relationships. However, we do not naturally fulfill these commands. Christian communication is a skill that we must intentionally develop by adhering to the Word of God and applying it to our lives.

The following is a compilation of some of the “one another” commands found in the New Testament concerning Christian communication:

Love one another – John 13:34 & John 15:12,17.

Forgive one another – Ephesians 4:32 & Colossians 3:13.

Be servants to one another – Galatians 5:13.

Show hospitality to one another – 1 Peter 4:7-10.

Pray for one another – James 5:16.

Build up (edify) one another – Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:11.

Greet one another – Romans 16:16, 1 Peter 5:14.

Forbear one another – Ephesians 4:1-2 & Colossians 3:13-14.

Do not judge one another – Romans 14:13.

Do not speak evil of one another – James 4:11.

Do not murmur against one another – James 5:9.

Do not bite and devour one another – Galatians 5:15.

Do not provoke and envy one another – Galatians 5:26.

Have the same care for one another – 1 Corinthians 12:25-26.

Receive one another – Romans 15:7.

Teach one another – Colossians 3:16.

Admonish (counsel) one another – Romans 15:14 & Colossians 3:16.

Submit to one another – Ephesians 5:21-22.

Confess your sins to one another – James 5:16.

Do not lie to one another – Colossians 3:9.

Be kind to one another – Ephesians 4:32.

Comfort

One another – 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 5:11.

Every Scripture reference in this list starts and finishes with the initial one. “A new command I give you: Love one another” «A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. », (John 13:34). The love of Christ is the catalyst for our Christian interaction with each other in our marriages and indeed in all our relationships.

It is noteworthy that the term interaction can pertain not only to our interpersonal relationships but also our entire way of life, and these directives are a proper guide to living as believers. By conducting ourselves in accordance with the “one another” commands, we are “doers of the word and not just hearers” «But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. », (James 1:22), and we convey to the world around us that we are children of our Father.