Local Church Dynamics | Lesson 10

This lesson explored the "one another" dynamics that characterize a spiritually growing local church. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher presented three contexts to consider: worldly behaviors to avoid, ungodly dynamics within the church to guard against, and the godly "one another" practices believers are called to embrace.

In the first section, worldly "one another" dynamics—such as envy, pride, and division—were examined as destructive forces that must not characterize the body of Christ. The second section addressed the potential for similar behaviors to infiltrate the church, urging believers to guard against biting, devouring, and provoking one another, which disrupt unity and hinder growth. The final section focused on the godly "one another" practices that promote spiritual health and fellowship: loving, admonishing, forgiving, serving, and preferring one another in humility. Josh ended by emphasizing hospitality as a practical expression of these dynamics, reminding believers that true growth is measured not by visible success but by the depth and godliness of relationships within the church.