One Another Christianity | September 20, 2026

Celebrations

As we look back at the commitments we made from our previous reflections, what were you able to follow through on, that we can thank God for and celebrate together? We’d love to hear your story—would anyone like to share?

Challenges

What kept you from fulfilling your commitments? Let’s pray for them.

Content

Focus for today: “One Another Christianity”

Romans 12

The gospel does not only change our relationship with God; it changes the way we live and the way we treat one another. Romans 12:1–2 calls us, in view of God’s mercy, to offer our lives to Him and to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” God wants to transform us from the inside out. As our minds are renewed, the way we think, love, serve, and relate to others begins to change. One important mark of this transformation is humility. Romans 12:3 reminds us not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought. God’s grace moves our focus away from ourselves and teaches us to see our need for one another.

This transformation changes “me” into “we.” Romans 12:5 says, “So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” We are not meant to follow Jesus alone. Jesus brought us to God—and brought us together. The gospel transforms us from being selfish and self-centered into becoming other-centered. We begin to recognize that we belong to one another. This is what we call One Another Christianity—following Jesus means learning to live for one another.

Loving one another is serving the Lord and one another. Romans 12:11 says, “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” God has given each of us different gifts, and Romans 12:6–8 teaches us to use those gifts to serve others. We are gifted differently, but we are gifted for one another. Whatever we do for others, ultimately we are serving Jesus. So let us serve faithfully, eagerly, and passionately. Let us not simply have busy hands serving Jesus; let us have hearts that are still burning for Jesus. Keep serving. Keep growing. Keep the fire burning.

Loving one another is sharing and blessing one another, and empathizing with one another. Romans 12:13–14 tells us to “share with the Lord’s people who are in need,” to practice hospitality, and to bless others. We share what we have, share our home, and share words that bless. Then Romans 12:15 says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” This is empathizing with one another—entering into what other people are going through. When someone is blessed, we celebrate with them. When someone is hurting, we hurt with them. Sometimes people do not need our answers; they simply need our presence. Celebrate with one another. Cry with one another. Walk with one another.

Loving one another is living in harmony with one another and doing what is right instead of taking revenge. Romans 12:16 says, “Live in harmony with one another.” We do not look down on others or think we are better than them. We welcome and value everyone because we all stand together under the grace of God. And when someone hurts us, Romans 12:17–19 tells us not to repay evil with evil or take revenge. Instead, we choose peace, leave justice to God, and seek to do what is right and good. Romans 12:20 even calls us to do good to our enemies. A transformed life does not ask, “How can I get even?” but rather, “What is the right and good thing to do?”

This is what One Another Christianity looks like. Because of God’s grace and mercy in Christ, we are being transformed from self-centered to other-centered, from “me” to “we.” Romans 12:21 says, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” So ask yourself: Who is God asking you to love this week? Think of someone in your church, FG, family, or relationships. What will you commit to do? You can serve them. Share with them. Bless them. Empathize with them. Live in harmony with them. Do what is right and good to them. Choose one person and take one simple step this week.

Questions for reflection and sharing

1. What is God showing you about how you are loving others—through serving, sharing and blessing, empathizing, living in harmony, and doing what is right?

2. What spoke to you the most about today’s reflection? Why?

Commitment

Who is God asking you to love this week, and what simple step will you take to show that love?