Hebrews 10:24 says, “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.” Proverbs 27:17 Amplified says, “Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend (to show rage or worthy purpose).”

1 Corinthians 12:14 says of Christ’s body, “For in fact the body is not one member but many.” Verse 18 says, “But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.”

In spiritual battle, God’s army stands shoulder to shoulder ~ united for one purpose. Let’s look at one example in Judges. Two times the children of Israel were defeated. In Judges 10:26 they wept before the Lord. 

The battle turned from defeat to victory because God instructed them to set up an ambush. Verse 33-35 says, “…Then Israel’s men in ambush burst forth from their position…the battle was fierce…The Lord defeated…”