If we’re being honest with ourselves, most of us walk through life like we’re the main characters. We see ourselves as the center of every story—heroes of the plot, stars of the show. Everyone else? Supporting cast. Maybe a few guest stars.
It’s not entirely our fault. We live in a culture that celebrates individuality, self-care, and “living your truth.” But somewhere along the way, that focus has turned inward to the point where we’ve lost sight of something bigger: community. And not just surface-level, Instagram-worthy “community,” but the messy, real, sacrificial kind God actually calls us to.
Spoiler alert: the Bible doesn’t tell us to be the protagonist. It tells us to be part of the Body of Christ—a diverse, interdependent community where Jesus is the main character, and we’re all playing supporting roles. And honestly? That’s better news than it sounds.
Let’s dig into why living for community instead of just yourself changes the game.
1. Community Reminds You It’s Not About You (Hebrews 10:24-25)
When you’re constantly the star of your own story, it’s easy to forget that other people are in the frame. Community pulls the camera back, reminding you to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” That’s active. It’s not about being served; it’s about showing up for others and encouraging them to live out their faith, too.
It’s a group project, and no, you don’t get to coast.
2. Community Meets Needs (Not Just Yours) (Acts 2:42-47)
The early Church wasn’t about everyone hoarding their own resources or solving their own problems. It was about sharing—time, money, meals and burdens. But here’s the catch: it works both ways. You’re called to help others, yes, but also to let people help you. That requires dropping the “I’ve got this” act and admitting you don’t always have it together.
When you do, you realize how much stronger you are as part of something bigger.
3. Community Breaks Down the Walls You Build (Galatians 6:2)
Let’s face it: being vulnerable is hard. It’s easier to stay guarded, keep things light and pretend you don’t need anyone. But that’s not real life, and it’s definitely not real community.
“Carry each other’s burdens,” Paul writes, and that means being honest about what you’re carrying. It’s messy, but it’s also how you grow. And, it’s how you make space for others to be real, too.
4. Community Humbles You (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
It’s easy to think you’ve got everything figured out when you’re living in a vacuum. Community bursts that bubble, showing you your blind spots and weaknesses—but also your strengths. It’s where you learn what God’s uniquely equipped you to bring to the table and how to use those gifts for the good of others.
You’re not the whole meal, just one dish at the potluck.
5. Community Forces You to Look Outward (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
The world tells us to focus on our hustle, our goals, our happiness. Community flips that script. It calls you to pay attention to the people around you—their struggles, their needs, their joys. It reminds you that love isn’t a feeling; it’s an action.
You’re not the only one with a story to tell.
6. Community Is a Cure for Loneliness (Philippians 4:6-7)
Isolation might feel safe, but it’s a breeding ground for anxiety and depression. God knew that when He designed us for connection. Real community—where you’re known and loved—creates a space for peace, healing and vulnerability.
It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.
7. Community Redefines Success (Proverbs 3:1-2)
In a world obsessed with personal achievement, community challenges you to see success differently. It’s not about climbing ladders or checking off goals; it’s about building something bigger than yourself. It’s about the relationships you invest in and the impact you have on others’ lives.
God’s design doesn’t just bless others—it transforms you, too.
8. Community Heals Through Honesty (James 5:16)
Confession might sound old-school, but it’s one of the most freeing things you can do. Within community, there’s space to bring your struggles into the light, to admit where you’ve fallen short, and to let others speak grace and truth into your life.
Real connection requires real honesty. No masks, no filters.
9. Community Expands Your World (Acts 2:42-47)
When you’re the main character, the world revolves around you. But in community, you realize just how big God’s story is—and how small (but important!) your part in it is. You see opportunities you never would’ve noticed, resources you didn’t even know existed, and ways to make an impact that go far beyond your own little bubble.
10. Community Levels the Playing Field (Galatians 3:28)
In a self-centered world, we build walls—social, racial, economic, you name it. Community tears them down. When we’re united in Christ, those labels don’t matter. What matters is the shared identity we have as children of God, working together for His glory.
It’s a story so much bigger than the ones we write for ourselves.
Here’s the bottom line: being the main character feels good for a moment, but it’s lonely in the long run. God’s design for community invites you into something far richer, messier and more beautiful. It’s a supporting role—but it’s one worth playing.
So, who are you showing up for today?