In the body of Christ, believers are called to live in harmony with one another, demonstrating fraternal love and affection. The Psalms extol the beauty of brotherly unity, as seen in Psalms 133, where it is likened to precious oil and dew. The New Testament letters, such as 1 John and Romans, emphasize the importance of loving one another, with 1 John 3:17 highlighting the obligation to care for brothers in need. Jesus Himself commanded His followers to love one another, as recorded in John 13:34, setting the standard for fraternal relationships within the church.
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If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness. Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him. But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.