Devoted in Brotherly Love

Devoted in Brotherly Love
Romans 12:10-13
A Living Sacrifice
Romans 12: 1-2
Abhor Evil Cling to Good
We all fall short …

Where we fall short, ask the Lord’s help, where we are faithful, we should give Him the praise …
Family affection…
Romans 12:10 …Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another (NKJ)
– Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (NIV)
– Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor (RSV)
An unmistakable trait…
1 John 3:10 In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.
Quick to give honor …
Give preference to one another in honor …
– Lead the way in showing genuine appreciation and admiration for one another in the family of God …
– Quick to acknowledge the accomplishments of others, not being envious or jealous …
Diligence and Zeal …
Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion…
Jeremiah 48:10 "Cursed be the one who does the Lord's work negligently,
Diligence and Zeal …
Hebrews 6:10-12 God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence … until the end,12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Diligence and Zeal …
Psalms 69:9 Zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me.
The Christian’s joy …
Psalms 100:1-2 Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing.
Psalms 144:15 Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD!
The Christian’s joy …
Romans 5:1-2 having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,… and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
1 Peter 1:8 Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy expressible and full of glory,
Patient in Trials …
Romans 5:3-4 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
Generous in helping …
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.

Generous in helping …
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.34 So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. '36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?"

Generous in helping …
Matt 25:34 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.'
Hospitable …
“Love of strangers” – giving or offering a generous welcome to guests or strangers
– Greeting and welcoming visitors to our services
– Bringing people into our homes and welcoming them
Hospitable …
1 Timothy 5:10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, …
Acts 16:15 And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." So she persuaded us.

Hospitable …
Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.
Gen 18:1-3 when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground,3 and said, "My Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant.
Hospitable …
2 Kings 4:8-10 Now it happened one day that Elisha went to Shunem, there was a notable woman, and she persuaded him to eat some food. 9 And she said to her husband, "Look now, I know that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us regularly.10 Please, let us make a small upper room on the wall; and let us put a bed for him there, and a table and a chair and a lampstand; so it will be, whenever he comes to us, he can turn in there."
Hospitable …
1 Tim 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, …
1 Peter 4:8-9 above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

Practical questions …
How do you view your possessions ?
How do you view people around you ?
How do you view yourself ?
Devoted in Brotherly Love
Romans 12:10-13