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Relationships in the Body

December 10th, 2011

Defined

John 13:34

  1. A new command
  2. Love each other as Jesus did. (Discuss how Jesus loved)
  3. This is the distinguishing mark.
Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
  1. Members of One Body
  2. What would happen if your finger gets cut off? (ie We need each other)
  3. Must work together.
1 Peter 1:33 - Sincere love.

1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-12 - Like a mother, gentle, caring or a father, encouraging, comforting, urging.

1 John 3:16
  • Jesus example
  • Self-sacrificial
  • Radical!

Demonstrated

1. Actions
  1. Acts 2:45, 1 John 3:17 - Material needs
  2. Colossians 1:28-29 - Toil to present one another perfect (mature, complete) in Christ.
  3. Ephesians 4:29 - Say only what is edifying.
  4. Hebrews 3:12-13 - Encourage daily!
2. Attitudes

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
  1. Respect those who work hard
  2. Live in peace with each other
  3. Warn the idle
  4. Encourage the timid
  5. Help the weak
  6. Be patient with everyone
1 Corinthians 3:11-13 - Learn to be open.
  • About our sins and struggles
  • About our marriage/relationship.
Ephesians 5:21 - Submit not only to leaders, but to each other as well