The Christian and His Brethren Be an Example (6) The Christian and His Brethren
We are to be Examples in Every Area of Life In our work place With our government Within our community and society Within social media Today, among our brethren
Your Example Affects the Lord’s Body You represent Christ at all times! Whether acting as the church or as individuals We are His body – 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (He is the head – Ephesians 1:22-23). Do we reflect that? Many are turned off by hypocrisy!
Your Example Affects the Lord’s Body Romans 2:24, cf. 2 Samuel 12:13-14 Is He blasphemed by our behavior? At no time should our collective and individual responsibilities conflict! Are you part of a local church?
An Example to the Believers 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 We function as a body! Working together! Edification! Eph. 4:16, 1 Cor. 12:25, 1 Thess. 5:11 Philippians 2:3-4, we esteem others better than ourselves; look out for their interests!
An Example to the Believers 1 Timothy 4:12, be an example to the believers in… 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Philippians 3:17, the apostles were examples to us! 1Peter 5:3, elders lead by example!
An Example to the Believers Romans 12:10, preferring one another! 1 Thessalonians 1:7, they were examples to believers in Macedonia and Achaia Philippians 1:12-14, Paul’s example encouraged brethren
An Example to the Believers Galatians 2:11-14, Peter played the hypocrite! 1 Corinthians 5:6, a little leaven leavens the whole lump!
How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? How important is the body (church) to you? Do you contribute? 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Cor. 9:6-7, cf. Matt. 6:1-4 And it is not just money?
How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? How important is the body (church) to you? Do you attend? Hebrews 10:24-25 In your leading? 1 Cor. 14:12, 20, 26
How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? Maintaining Doctrinal Purity Galatians 5:9, a little leaven Galatians 2:4-5, not giving in Revelation 2:13-16, Pergamos Revelation 2:19-22, Thyatira False teachers – 2 Peter 3:17, 2:1-2 Ephesians 5:11, have no fellowship with such, but rather expose…
How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? Maintaining Moral Purity 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 1 Corinthians 5:6, a little leaven
How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? Dealing with Discipline Matthew 18:15-17 2 Thess. 3:6, 14 1 Corinthians 5:4-7, why was there danger of leaven? Brethren were NOT dealing with sinful conduct. 1 Corinthians 5:11
How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? Dealing with Differences & brethren Romans 14:19, 15:1-2, 14:13, 15, 20 2 Corinthians 1:12, 11:9, 12, Paul was an example to them in this too! (cf. 2 Thess. 3:7-8) 1 Cor. 8:9-13, think of your brethren!