Love in Action Part 1

Today Pastor Jerry begins a two-week series called, “Love in Action.”   We all know that we are called to love but come ready to learn the practical aspects of love as outlined by the Apostle Paul in Romans 12.  

John 13: 34-35 NIV

34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

 

1 John 4:21 NIV

21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

 

Romans 12: 9-21 NIV

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

 

Love Looks Out for Others

  • Be Devoted

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  • Give Honor

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    Phillippians 2:3 NLT
    3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

    “To love is to will good of another.” Thomas Aquinas
  • Be Generous

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    Galatians 6:10 NLT
    10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone, especially to those in the family of faith.

Love Seeks to Understand

  • Practice Empathy

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  • Practice Unity

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    Psalm 133:1 NLT
    1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothes live together in harmony!
  • Practice Acceptance

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Love Takes the High Road

 

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