Mutual Faith. Romans 1:12 It is plain to see that the lives of believers are beneficial not only to each other in that we have the fellowship of a spiritual family but also to each other, and the gift of each is needed. One person ministers in a God-given way to others, and they minister to that one in return. God had gifted Paul to be an apostle and a teacher of the Gentiles so the believers in Rome would have been built up in their faith and established in the truth of God by him. They would have shown him hospitality, mercy, and comfort by those gifted to serve him.
In the assemblies of God's people today, the gifts that divine Persons have given make it possible for the needs of the saints to be met, and the testimony to the community maintained. There is built into our new nature a desire for the welfare of God's people. It gives us joy when we see them strong in faith and acting in grace toward each other. Interaction in the Christian life with other believers has the effect of giving us joy at the moment. As each day progresses, that same mutual faith is a safeguard for us when the temptations arise. We know my actions and decisions will affect my brothers and sisters positively or negatively. In times of temptation, mutual faith serves to help us maintain the purity of life because of who I am linked with by our faith.
This mutual faith challenges and promotes our public testimony in the Gospel. Those who pray want to know how their prayers are answered. Those who labor want to know if there are those who pray. The checks and balances of mutual faith are a significant part of our Christian testimony.