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September 13th, 2011Ephesians 2:19-22
We are the family of Christ
In God’s eyes there is no such thing as sibling rivalry. You must treat all your spiritual brothers and sisters with so much love that this love is only surpassed by your love for God and your parents. Many times we bring (into God’s family) the mentality we have from our (physical family). Our spiritual family is different from our physical family.
How does God want his family to be?
Romans 12:4-8
- We are all different (culture, race, socially, etc…) but we make up one body.
- We have different gifts but we must learn to accept each other for who we are.
- What do you see as (1) of your gifts? What gifts do you see in others?
- We must love each other the way Jesus loves us (unconditionally).
- How did Jesus love his disciples unconditionally (Peter, Judas, John, etc…)?
- Love each other deeply from the heart (not surface love)
- Share our insecurities (to not let Satan get a foot hold)
Colossians 1:28-29 - They discipled (trained) each other to be better disciples of Jesus.
Ephesians 4:29 - Built each other up (no gossip but encouragement)
Ephesians 5:21 - Submit to each other (husband, wife, leaders, etc…) because of Christ.
Remember we all have challenges from our past (personal, spiritual and family) but we are all born again into the family of God. God is the head of the family and we are all brothers and sisters.
