Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Salt and Light in a Decaying Culture – Part 9

 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?