The Bible teaches that loving one's siblings is a fundamental aspect of Christian relationships. In 1 John 4:20, it is written that those who do not love their brothers and sisters cannot truly love God. Ephesians 4:32 encourages believers to be kind and compassionate towards one another, while Proverbs 17:17 notes that a friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Additionally, Exodus 14:14 and 1 Peter 4:8 provide guidance on trusting in God's care and covering one another in love, demonstrating the importance of sibling love in the Christian community.
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If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.