Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

One Another - Greet One Another

September 30th, 2009
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Greeting seems to be pretty important aspect of relationships in the NT:

• 27x as a command
• 68x greetings of different forms in the NT

Four examples:

1. Greet one another with a holy kiss - Romans 16:16
   
2. I send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss - 1 Corinthians 16:20
3. Greet one another with a holy kiss - 2 Corinthians 13:12
   
4. Greet one another with a kiss of love - 1 Peter 5:14

Although somewhat strange to kiss in the US (prefer a hand shake or hug), the emphasis is the heart behind it
Need to show each other they are welcomed, loved and accepted - not just saying "I accept you" roboticly

Challenge for all of us is to really communicate the heart of love and acceptance

Identify 2 or 3 people that you have a hard time "accepting"
Will you be comfortable saying "God judge me just as I judge them"?