But God designed the body in such a way that greater significance is given to the seemingly insignificant part. That way there should be no division in the body; instead, all the parts mutually depend on and care for one another.

1 Corinthians 12:24-25 (Voice)

The Apostle Paul recognises the Corinthians as a bunch of toxic people who seem to mess everything up, but he was able to discipline and deal with them in a gentle and loving manner. He advised them to care for one another and cherish the most vulnerable in their community despite their doctrinal conflicts and disunity.

It is easy to care for those we love and like, but that is not what God is asking from us. When Paul encouraged the Corinthians to care for one another, he meant that they should sincerely care about those they don't ordinarily like or want to hang out with. It may not sound easy, yet we are to extend to one another the same grace that God extends to us.

Let's face it. We all need better friends and can also be better friends to one another. Because of unhelpful preconceptions and unrealistic expectations, we often struggle with loving and caring for others. Such an attitude and approach breed shallow and superficial friendships.

While it is important to set healthy boundaries in our relationships, we can sometimes turn those boundaries into walls that keep people out. It's not all about us. We simply need to acknowledge that caring for others may be challenging but often it is a very rewarding experience.

To truly care is to love people for who they are, not who we want them to be. Don't be afraid to care, and don't be afraid of not knowing what to do or say. If you truly care, just show up and allow God to make things happen that you couldn’t make happen. Caring for one another, in other words, means learning to love people practically and growing meaningful relationships with them. The more willing we are to care, the better our relationships and community will become.