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B. Not forsake the assembling together with other members of the body, Heb. 10.24-25.

C. Faithfully come to and contribute in the affairs and ministries of our body, 2 Tim. 2.2; 1 Cor. 4.2.

1. Weekly worship and praise at our AF church service, Eph. 5.19-20

2. Growing together in an AF cell group, Gal. 6.2

3. Contributing to the needs of the church, John 13.34-35

D. Giving tithes and offerings: Stewardship of money, 2 Cor. 9.6-11

E. Servanthood: making yourself available (with your gifts and resources) to build up the body, both in number and spiritual depth, Eph. 4.11-16.

V. All believers are priests of God, empowered by Him to represent both His interests and the welfare of the members of the body.

A. 1 Pet. 2.5

B. 1 Pet. 2.9

C. Rev. 1.5-6

D. Our duties as priests include

1. Offering the sacrifice of our praises up to God, Heb. 13.15.

2. Offering the sacrifice of our material resources, Heb. 13.16.

3. Offering the sacrifice of our very selves as living and holy offerings to God, Rom. 12.1-2.

4. Interceding (praying for) for others, caring for God’s people, and bearing the burdens of others, James 5.16; Gal.6.2; Rom. 15.5-7.

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