Wrestling with the concept of brotherly love

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. - Romans 12:10 (ESV)

Ah brothers…

The recent film, The Iron Claw, taps into that inexplicable connection between the male of the species.

Brotherhood is one of those things that can only be explained and experienced by boys who grow to be men.

The wrestling brothers' relationship in this film captures this bond without using too many words. These men were committed to one another despite the challenges within and outside their family that should have divided them.

Brotherly love and bonds are unique within the human condition.

There is a reason that Jesus used the word brotherhood to define the relationships amongst his disciples. When someone becomes a follower of Christ, they are considered brothers.

It even says in Hebrews 2 that Jesus is not ashamed to call us brothers, calling us by name into the brotherhood.

For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.” - Hebrews 2: 11-12 (ESV)

This brotherhood is meant to develop strong relationships built on forgiveness, sacrifice, and brotherly love.