Jesus referred to His disciples as His “friends” and encouraged them to “love one another” (John 15:12-17).
The Apostle Paul referred to those who assisted him in his ministry as “my fellow workers” (Romans 16:3). He also referred to members of God’s Church as “God’s fellow workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9) and “workers together [co-workers] with Him” (2 Corinthians 6:1).
These are exciting opportunities that carry an important responsibility. In the Scriptures we find important guidelines about how to work together. We are instructed to “be perfectly joined together in the same mind” and not let contentions divide us (1 Corinthians 1:10-13).
We are also advised to get along and live in harmony, to avoid being haughty and conceited or ambitious for a position, but to be humble and do what is right, and to strive to live and work together peacefully (Romans 12:16-18). If we can learn to “love one another” and treat each other as “friends” we will be more effective “fellow workers” for the Kingdom of God.
