"From whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. "
Ephesians 4 describes the unity of the body of Christ and the way we as individuals should live. Concerning the latter, it's clear that why we do good is not to gain favor, but to accomodate others, to build each other up.
And that aspect tears down any pride and replaces it with full joy and peace associated with making others happy.
Yay :)
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