Devoted to One Another in Love
Shawn
Hillman
Plainfield Congregational United
Church of Christ
Romans
12: 3-18 (NIV)
… I
say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than
you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according
to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we
have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so
we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are
members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the
grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in
ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation;
the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the
compassionate, in cheerfulness.
Love
must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted
to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the
Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in
harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to
associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do
not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the
eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you,
live at peace with everyone.
Key phrases
Focus; Symbols of a Still Speaking God
Reflections
Conversations on Religion; “Christians” are all over quoting the bible, but using it to divide not teach love
Everyday People (The
1st Symbol)
Spiritual “Leaders”
Politicians
Love: The Theme that is Missing
The 2nd Symbol
Acceptance and Tolerance
What and HOW do we change all this?!
The Quiz
Tolerating it from our leaders or in our community will get us nowhere.
Working together making the pool safe
Conclusion
We must work on our Christianity and living out our faith as much as we can. We must be examples of how strong our faith is, and devoted to one another in LOVE
Key phrases
“… In
one body we have many members…”
“…Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…”
“… Share with God’s people who are in need…”
“… Live in harmony with one another…”
