We have heard it said that "I am my brother's keeper" or "We should be our brother's keeper." However, where do see this phrase used in the Bible? We will examine that passage and see that God actually calls us to be far more than our brother's keeper but to be our brother's brother. In being our brother's brother, we are doing far more than "keeping" our brother. The concept applies to how we should relate to our brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.

Victor Hou

Elder, United Church of God

Victor Hou is an elder serving the San Diego, California, congregation of the United Church of God.