3 FRIENDS WALK INTO A CAFE

The Situation: Concern for how each person’s job is going; one person having trouble with supervisor.

SECULAR HEDONISTS  &  CHRISTIAN NOMINALISTS

Sometime during the fun, they ask each other how their jobs are going.  When one mentions the difficulty with the supervisor, superficial empathy and involvement take the form of statements like, “That’s tough.”

SENSITIVE NONBELIEVERS  &  TYPICAL CHRISTIANS

When they ask each other about their jobs, there is sincere concern and discussion of each person’s situation.  The person with the supervision problem will receive empathy and some good advice.  

CHRISTIANS OBEDIENTLY IN LOVE WITH JESUS

They ask each other about their jobs and bring out various applicable Togethers of Scripture.  

     [30]  Spur One Another On to Love and Good Deeds
     [57]  Pray for One Another
     [62]  Look Out for One Another's Good

And with the one in conflict with his or her supervisor, in addition to those above: 

     [26]  Speak to One Another Truthfully and Helpfully 
     [27]  Encourage One Another
     [31]  Hurt with One Another
     [32]  Comfort One Another
     [33]  Confess Sins to One Another
     [34]  Carry One Another's Burdens
     [38]  Examine One Another's Faith
     [40]  Counsel One Another
     [50]  Warn and Admonish One Another
     [51]  Battle Temptation Together
     [52]  Stand Up to the Devil Together at One Another’s Side
     [60]  Face and Endure  Hardship Together


* [#]  Refers to the catalog number of the together in our list of 65.