“For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Paul (Galatians 5:13) Love and Lordship in Focus...From last week’s “one another” we build on serving without favoritism to serving all other, especially believers, in love. This also implies that we can actually serve in our flesh without loving as there would be no need for this command if that were not the case…think about it. As Paul, in The... Read More
March 17, 2025
Serve One Another Equally
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“So that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.” Paul (1 Corinthians 12:25) Love and Lordship in Focus...God is no respecter of persons because He’s The One who has given every person life and purpose…His purpose. That’s why followers of Jesus Christ should care for all others without discrimination (this does not mean we must agree with everyone but that we must love and serve others equally). With that said we find... Read More
March 10, 2025
Wait Patiently for One Another
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“So then, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.” The Apostle Paul Love and Lordship in Focus...Waiting for, or showing deference to, others is a sign of love and humility. No wonder The Holy Spirit directed us to wait for one another even as we gather together as believers to eat…but it’s about much more than just eating. Wait Patiently for One Another (1 Corinthians 11:33) Our next "one another" is somewhat interesting in that it is... Read More
March 3, 2025
Greet One Another…With a Kiss?
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“Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.” Paul (Romans 16:16) Love and Lordship in Focus...There is great significance in how we greet one another…but do we have to do it with a kiss? Well, maybe. Let’s take a look at how we can be obedient to the “one another” that is “greet one another” and show Christ's Love to them. Our next "one another" may be difficult to grasp in today's licentious culture but it is powerful as... Read More
February 25, 2025
Instruct One Another
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“I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.” Paul (Romans 15:14) Love and Lordship in Focus...Paul’s command from The Lord to “instruct one another” means that we are not only studied and prepared to help guide others but that we humbly accept instruction for them as well. As we continue with how we are to love "one another" we find Paul charging us, just a few verses beyond the... Read More