Building One Another

From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (Eph 4:16)

The Lord isn't against individuals but individualism. Unity is not uniformity lest we judge one another to force others to conform to our mold (1 Cor 12:14). The test of unity is when we show grace to the weak by practical help and giving strength as well as being gracious to humbly raise our hands to be lifted up when we fall. Unity is when we overlook differences and seeing Jesus in every believer.

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (Rom 15:1)

Individualism is a selfish behavior that desires others to conform to them. The only conformity the Lord desires is that we conform to Him, not to each other. Individualism is selfish because it involves self benefit. God’s family is one that builds everyone regardless of the state of their individual walk of faith. To bear with the scruples of the weak is to carry them through and not dragging by force. The Good Shepherd lovingly leads His flock and not driving them. The end is that we build one another up and not tearing down. The latter is the work of the destroyer; we shouldn't participate in his evil works.