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BETTER TOGETHERWE NEED ONE ANOTHERSunday, September 20, 2020Proverbs 27:17Many of the stories in the Bible revolve around groups of people functioning together for a common good and a common goal. When the people of Israel gathered on the Sabbath they made their way to the Temple singing as they went.These are called the Songs of Ascent. Psalms 122:1Psalms 124:8Psalms 126:3Psalms 133:1The Lord's Prayer is not a solo prayer.Matthew 6:9-13 (Look for words "Our", "Us", and "We.")Throughout scripture we find the “one another’s”.“Be at peace with each other.” (Mark 9:50)“Love one another” (John 15:17)“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love...” (Romans 12:10)“Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)“Live in harmony with one another...” (Romans 12:16)“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you...” (Romans 15:7)“Instruct one another.” (Romans 15:14)“Have equal concern for each other.” (I Corinthians 12:25)“Serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13)“Carry each other’s burdens...” (Galatians 6:2)“Be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2)“Be kind and compassionate to one another...” (Ephesians 4:32)“Forgiving each other...” (Ephesians 4:32)“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” (Ephesians 5:19)“Bear with each other...” (Colossians 3:13)“Admonish one another (Colossians 3:16)“Encourage each other...”(I Thessalonians 4:18)“Build each other up...” (I Thessalonians 5:11)“Spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)“Pray for each other.” (James 5:16)The greatest investment you can make is connecting your kids to a faith family.  There is something about spiritual roots in a faith family that carries you during the tough times.How did the first church not only survive but thrive in the face of persecution?Acts 2:42-47We are better together.