A Christian should have Meaningful Relations

Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."

A Christian is not called to be alone, living for self, just worried about himself. He is to have concern others, considering their interest to be more important than his. He is to commit to a community of believers. He is to be salt and light amongst the unsaved.

He is to have meaningful relationships with people. In doing so, he not only gives and serves others, but also benefits from them. He is 'sharpened' by them. He learns from them, in humility, through others bearing a better imitation of Christ both in knowledge and life.

At the same time, he sharpens others also, in Christ, to sharpen them in the mould of Christ, that together, the community of believers is built up, and God's truth and love is proclaimed to the surroundings.