Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. – 1 Peter 3:7
Our Need of One Another: Being the Church Together
1. Believers strive for Christ-mindedness: 1 Peter 3:8a, 1 Peter 1:13, Phil. 2:3-7
2. Believers practice Active Caring: 1 Peter 3:8b, Romans 12:15, Job 2:11-13
3. Believers remember Family Ties: 1 Peter 3:8c, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 4:8 1 Peter 5:14,1 John 4:20-21
4. Believers display Tenderness: 1 Peter 3:8d, Eph. 2:4-7
5. Believers think Well of Others: 1 Peter 3:8e, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Matt. 11:28-30
APPLYING THE WORD
1. Am I contributing to the unity in our church?
2. Am I actively displaying compassion and love to others?
3. Is the witness of the Gospel from our church enhanced or hindered by me and my relationships with my brothers and sisters?