My Brother's Keeper

The command to beware has as its primary focus the brethren around us. We are commanded to be watching over our brethren for the sake of their souls. The body has a responsibility to guard those who are a part of it. This mutual commitment to care for, to actively love one another requires a commitment TO one another. It requires active participation and membership in a local body of Christ. The body, the bride, the local church matters.