Christians - Are we our Brother’s Keepers?

Question

Cain asked this question in response to God's question, "Where is Abel thy brother?" God did not ask Cain where Abel was because He did not know. God knew that Cain had killed his brother. Cain replied, "I know not..." This was a lie, for Cain knew that he had just killed his brother. Cain's question, "Am I my brother's keeper" was intended to deceive. It revealed a cynical and hardened heart.

Thank you Mykid!

The fact that Cain killed his brother is evidence that he simply did not care for him. Jesus commanded his disciples to wear brotherly love as a badge of their discipleship (John 13:34-35; cf. 1 John 4:19-21).

Peace

Thank you Correlationrevelation.

You are so right on.

We would share, as they did in Acts 2:44-45, when our brethren are in physical need.
We would help, as Jesus commanded the apostles in Matthew 28:19, those who are new in Christ to grow and mature.
We would encourage those who bear the responsibility of authority. This applies to elders (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13), preachers (Ephesians 6:19-20), and even civil authorities (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Peace sister

Amen Funanna!

We are to watch for one another,

"Watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." (Ephesians 6:18)
Elders "watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief for this (were) unprofitable for you." (Hebrews 13:17)

Peace

TTC!

Amen.

We are to provide for each other’s physical necessities. In Acts 2:45 we read, "they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need." In Acts 4:34-35, "as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto each, according as anyone had need. "

Amen?

When a brother is overcome in sin we are to restore him. Paul instructed the Galatians, "Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted." (Galatians 6:1; cf. James 5:19-20)
We are also to pray for one another. James 5:16 says, "Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working." Paul called upon the Ephesians to pray for him, "that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." (Ephesians 6:19-20)

Thank you TTC!

My wife is calling....goodnight brother.

“We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”

1 John 3:14-16

Peace....

Answer 1

I am accountable to do right and just towards my brother. It is my belief that we are to love as Jesus loved and that would make me accountable for my concern for others.....

AMEN BROTHER!
please look for windangel on forum tonight. He needs your assistance and words of wisdom

Answer 2

Christian or not, the 4 of us brothers/sisters in my family are each other's keepers. We would defend each other anyday. And I am teaching my children the same thing. Our boys know they must always stand up for each other.

Answer 3

I hope so there are a few keys I want to throw away!

Answer 4

We are, and we are to love our neighbor as ourself, and to love our enemies. If my neighbor steals my newspaper every Sunday, ideally I should buy him his own subscription.

Answer 5

Yes, you are right.

Answer 6

YOUR BROTHER,YOUR SISTER,YOUR MOTHER ,YOUR FATHER.
KEEP YOUR HEART SOFT-
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR TO
\O/ PRAISE THE LORD