1. “One Another” in Spiritual Matters

2. “Wait for One Another” 1 Corinthians 11:33
A lengthy discourse about the Lord’s Supper (11:17-34)
An act of worship to be done together
We need to assemble together – Acts 20:7 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Hebrews 10:25 – thereby exhorting one another

3. “Teaching and admonishing” Colossians 3:16
As we worship God John 4:24, Hebrews 12:28
Our worship builds us up
Much of our worship focuses on gaining a better appreciation of God and His word – 2 Timothy 4:2, 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:6,11; cf. 1 Corinthians 14:15-19

4. “Teaching and admonishing” Colossians 3:16
Our text is addressing singing
Our songs must be truthful and instructive (not just “praise songs”)
John 4:24, Hebrews 12:28
Teaching – 2 Thess. 2:15
Admonishing – 1 Cor. 4:14 Colossians 1:28
NOTE: We are commanded to sing together!
Also Ephesians 5:19

5. “Pray for one another” James 5:16
Prayer is how we communicate TO God
Crucial in our lives, 1 Thess. 5:17, Ephesians 6:18, Luke 18:1
We pray for others – Romans 15:30, Ephesians 6:18-19, Hebrews 13:18, Colossians 4:12
James 5:13-17, our text bears this out

6. “Pray for one another” James 5:16
NOT limited to public prayers
Most of our praying is done in private!
Many things we can pray for one another – physical and spiritual.
This WILL draw us closer together

7. “Confess to one another” James 5:16
Easy to say, difficult to do
Confess – to admit or acknowledge something.
Confessing our sins – needed for forgiveness
2 Corinthians 7:10-11, Proved yourself clear in this matter

8. “Confess to one another” James 5:16
Confession, first directed toward God – 1 John 1:9
Our text, to one another
Matthew 5:23-24, 18:15-17, take care of sins with others. Confession to or from the offended
Be willing to forgive – Matthew 6:14
Public sins should be addressed publicly
How public? Make sure those involved know of your repentance/confession

9. “Confess to one another” James 5:16
What are we doing to make this confession possible?
What does our demeanor show – cf. Ephesians 4:32, Col. 3:13, etc.
Are we willing to totally forgive one who confesses sin?
Do we intend to make matters more difficult for them? See 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

10. “Confess to one another” James 5:16
This confession is NOT about proving we are right or better, rather it is to provide support and encouragement to our brethren who are struggling!
Can our brethren come to u in confidence? To “one another” doesn’t always mean everyone!

11. Do we glorify God as we approach Him together?