The Conduct of those that Love their Brethren

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• The Conduct of those that Love their Brethren
• John 1334, 35

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Conduct of Those Who Love Their Brethren

• Introduction.
• A. John 1335, "By this all will know that you
  are My disciples, if you have love for one
  another. Not just by the sign on the building!

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• B. Not only by the other 16 character-istics of
  the N. T. church Founder, Foundation, Doctrine,
  Worship, Organ-ization, Work, etc.

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• C. But by their love toward each other.
• What is love? Good will, act of the intellect
  and will (not merely an expression of the
  emotions).
• Known by its actions, Jn. 316 1 Cor. 134-7.
  (By what it does and does not do).

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• I. What is the conduct of those who do NOT love
  their brethren?
• A. Titus 33, malice, envy hating one
  another.
• 1 Cor. 31-3, carnal envy, strife and
  divisions Act just like worldly people.

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• B. Gal. 515, if you bite and devour one
  another, beware lest you be consumed by one
  another!
• This sounds like wild beasts.
• Or two snakes that swallow each other.

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• C. Gal. 526, Let us not become conceited,
  provoking one another.
• We try to excuse ourselves Shouldnt be so
  sensitive, so thin-skinned
• But its wrong to be offensive and insulting.
  This is carnality. (520, causes hatred,
  contentions, etc.).
• Prov. 1819, hard to win the offended.

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• D. James 411, Do not speak evil of one another,
  brethren. 59, Do not complain, brethren, against
  one another.
• If we do it, it is hypocrisy to say brothers
  which indicates a spiritual relationship in
  Christ.

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• E. Gen. 138, Please let there be no strife
  between you and me, for we are brothers.
• Were sons of God so we are brothers (and
  sisters) in Christ.

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• II. Conduct of those who DO love their brethren.
• A. Rom. 1210, Be kindly affectionate to one
  another with brotherly love.
• 1 Pet. 38, love as brothers, be tender-hearted,
  be courteous.

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• B. Rom. 1616, Greet one another with a holy
  kiss.
• 1 Pet. 514, Greet one another with a kiss of
  love. Not like Judas.

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• C. 1 Cor. 1225, that there should be no
  division (faction) in the body, but that the
  members should have the same care for one
  another.

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• D. Eph. 42, with all humility and gentleness,
  with patience, showing tolerance for one another
  in love.
• Eph. 44, one body of Jews, Gentiles,
  Samaritans, masters/slaves, rich/poor, etc.

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• There should not be separate churches for
  different races, colors, economic or academic
  levels. Theres just one body.

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• The use of different languages should not hinder
  fellowship among brethren. We should visit gospel
  meetings, understand and participate all we can.
  Support with presence, greet, sing, listen

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• E. Eph. 430, do not grieve the Holy Spirit of
  God How do we avoid this?
• V. 31, Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor,
  and evil speaking be put away from you, with all
  malice.
• V. 32, And be kind to one another,
  tenderhearted, forgiving one another just as God
  in Christ also forgave you.

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• In any congregation there will be differences and
  disagreements, but these must be resolved in a
  brotherly manner.

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• F. 1 Thess. 418, comfort one another with these
  words.
• 1 Thess. 511, encourage one another and build
  up one another.

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• G. Philemon 7, the hearts of the saints have
  been refreshed (Mat. 1128) by you, brother.
• What do brethren say after our visit?
• Refreshed? Or glad theyre gone?

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• H. Hebrews 313, exhort one another daily, while
  it is called "Today," lest any of you be hardened
  through the deceitfulness of sin.
• And we should all accept the exhortation of our
  brethren, Heb. 1322
• Should GIVE and RECEIVE exhortation

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• I. Hebrews 1024, let us consider one another in
  order to stir up love and good works, does not
  end with period.
• How? V. 25, not forsaking the assembling of
  ourselves together
• Those who miss do not consider their brethren!
  Theyre inconsiderate.

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• J. James 516, confess your sins to one another,
  and pray for one another.
• Not try to blame someone else.
• Not make excuses to justify ourselves.
• Not commit another sin (lie) to cover the first
  one.
• Prov. 2813, cover or confess?

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• K. Gal. 513, through love serve one another.
  The best way to promote harmony in the
  congregation.
• Family of Stephanas, 1 Cor. 1615 Rom. 161, 2,
  3, 6, 9, 12 Phil. 43, etc.

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• Conclusion.
• Love is known by what it does NOT do and by what
  it DOES do.
• Without Bible love (good will, good attitude) we
  are nothing, 1 Cor. 133 John 1335.

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