Everyone as individual are in a better place to answer this question correctly and your choice of answer determine the kind of relationship you will build, but to my best of knowledge, i will lather be iron that sharpens another than to be wood that chop iron, in other words, I see wood as drainers. The process of helping someone else improve their effectiveness absolutely requires a positive relationship. Furthermore, Iron sharpening iron is an opportunity to fulfill the Law of Christ.
The fragrances of divine unity are best sensed in the relationship of David and Jonathan, son of Saul. When David was being hotly pursued by Saul, Jonathan sought David out “to help him find strength in God” (1 Samuel 23:16),
Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” When iron blades are rubbed together, each becomes sharper and more effective. Likewise, when believers are involved in one another’s lives, mutual edification occurs.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 is a similar passage: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Humans were created for fellowship (Genesis 2:18). When we’re living in healthy fellowship, we rely on one another and help one another. It is often thought that the threefold cord of Ecclesiastes 4:12 refers to two people in relationship who are submitted to God. It is true that fellowship is beneficial for humans in general, but all the more so for Christians (Matthew 18:19-20).
The New Testament is replete with instructions concerning how believers should relate with one another. They are to do good to each other (Galatians 6:10), bear each other’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), forgive each other (Colossians 3:13), restore each other (Galatians 6:1; James 5:19-20), submit to one another (Ephesians 5:21), encourage each other (1 Thessalonians 5:11), admonish and exhort each other (Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 3:13), pursue peace and mutual up-building (Romans 14:19), and stir one another on to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25). The Body of Christ (believers) should be encouraging and edifying one another. When they do, they are like iron sharpening iron or each other. Each believer becomes more effective in his calling. He comes to know God more and to more effectively carry out the good works for which he has been made (Ephesians 2:10).
Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you. A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden. More blessing.
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I like this read a lot. It really is a refreshing reminder that we need to be cautious of who we’re around and the power of influence
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I celebrate you champion
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Bless you brother
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Wood is weak as oppose to iron that is strong>the former is counter-product to progress, the latter jump-start progress!
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Nuggets
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Your post is a complex treasure, not an easy task to master, but I did the best I could=that is a great subject, my friend!
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Motivational comment! Thanks beloved
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vice versa
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A good analogy Iron always seems cold but the way you relate to it gives more meaning. Wood breaks but is warm to touch. I like to see myself as helping others become stronger and more sharp in their outlook in life. Bless you and your family.
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Bless you and your family too Gods special baby
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Excellent post. Thank you.
‘Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 is a similar passage: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Humans were created for fellowship (Genesis 2:18). ‘
This is strengthened and reaffirmed by the verse, ‘For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.’ – Matthew 18:20 KJV.
There is power, for God’s glory, in numbers.
Bless you in The Name Of Jesus.
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What an incredible comment, this is nugget of inspiration. thanks a bunch
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You’re welcome.
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