Love Others
Jesus Commands Us to Love One Another – John 15:17
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How many divisions within the church are caused by failing to keep Jesus' command to love? And how many would be healed if we obeyed?
Responding to Interruptions – Matthew 14:13-14
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Rather than viewing interruptions as an intrusion, I should respond to them like Jesus did. As an opportunity to minister to another person.
With Courtesy and Respect – 1 Peter 3:16
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Answer questions about your faith with courtesy and respect. Even when the one asking you is argumentative and disrespectful.
Judged by Our Own Standard – Ezekiel 7:27
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It is easy to judge others as less than ourselves and look down on them. But what if God were to judge me using the same standard I use?
Be Merciful as Your Father is Merciful – Luke 6:35-36
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Be kind to everyone, and forgive those who hurt us. It is not easy. But it is what we are expected to do in imitation of our heavenly Father.
So That the World Will Know – John 17:23
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Set an example in your own local community of believers, demonstrating the love of Christ so that the world might see and know God's love.
Your Enemies and the Golden Rule – Luke 6:31
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Treat others, including your enemies, like you want to be treated, regardless of their response. And your eternal reward will be great.
Submitting to One Another – Ephesians 5:21
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Submission does not come easy and it can be challenging. But it should be our goal, submitting to others and honoring Christ as we do.
Grieving the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 4:30-32
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We grieve the Holy Spirit when we harbor bitterness or resentment, our words are unkind or hurtful, or we quarrel with another believer.
Set Free for Freedom – Galatians 5:1
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Christ has set me free from the legalistic requirements of the law and my own desires. And that gives me the freedom to serve others in love.
Regarding Disputable Matters – Romans 14:5-6a
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In general, when faced with disputable matters, let your conscience be your guide. But act in a loving way toward others who look up to you.
Straining Out Gnats and Swallowing Camels – Matthew 23:23-24
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How often do we strain our gnats while swallowing camels, focusing on the minor while neglecting the more important aspects of our faith?
