希伯来书 10:24

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works.

In a sense, the sentiment of this verse is a recurring theme in Hebrews. Again and again, the author stresses the maintenance of an enthusiastic morale in the hearts of the faithful, a subject he introduced in Hebrews 3:6,16, and to which repeated reference is made. The apostles taught that if one member of the body suffers, or is honored, all the others are likewise affected (1 Corinthians 12:26ff). Christian living is here directly related to the appreciation and encouragement of the faith of one's fellow Christians, as well as of oneself; and, in a sense, all succeed or fail together. From this consideration, the utmost tenderness and concern should be felt for every one of the Lord's disciples; and the greatest diligence should be exercised in the cultivation of this community fellowship. Mutual love among the brethren and mutual participation in the common joys and sorrows of the entire membership, and the mutual encouragement in every good work are basic principles of the kingdom of heaven.