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We will begin our study in Galatians 5

Galatians 5 14 …all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself.“ 15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Hatred – lack of love, producing contentions and strifes

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Contentions – disputes where there is strong disagreement

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Jealousies – an intense interest for another's honor or prosperity

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Outbursts of wrath – anger or animosities between contending factions, the usual effect of forming parties

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Dissensions – disagreements among those expected to cooperate

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Heresies – denotes divisions or schisms in the church

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Envy – spite and resentment at seeing the success of another

Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Love – benevolence, good-will to put the best construction on their words and actions

Galatians 5 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Longsuffering – slowness to anger or passion; patient endurance, forbearance

Galatians 5 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Kindness, gentleness – it is mildness of temper, calmness of spirit, an unruffled disposition, and a disposition to treat all with politeness

Galatians 5 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Our Attitudes Toward One Another

Backbiting, Slander, Gossip Ps 15:1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend;

Backbiting, Slander, Gossip Pr 10:18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. Slander -- a false (often malicious) statement or report about someone

Backbiting, Slander, Gossip 2 Co 12:20 For I fear lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you do not wish; lest there be contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, backbitings, whisperings, conceits, tumults; (NKJV)

Backbiting, Slander, Gossip 20 For I fear that perhaps I may come and find you not what I wish, and that you may find me not what you wish; that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. (RSV) Gossip – a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

Romans 1: being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,

Romans 1: They were filled with all manner of wickedness, evil, covetousness, malice. Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, they are gossips, (RSV) Malign – to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man misinterpreting the words or actions of others putting the worst construction on their conduct

Romans 1: They were filled with all manner of wickedness, evil, covetousness, malice. Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, they are gossips, (RSV)

Romans 1: who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. Backbiting, Slander, Gossip

Approaching a brother who has sinned (or a brother who we think has sinned)

Approaching a brother who has sinned Ga 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Approaching a brother who has sinned Mt 7:3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

Approaching a brother who has sinned Matt 18:15-18 Go to him Discuss fault (sin) Take 1-2 with you Take before the church 1Ti 5:19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.

Approaching a brother who has sinned Jas 5:19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness 1Th 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 2Ti 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, Patient – tolerant; understanding

Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness Eph 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness Eph 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness Rom 12: distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 1 Pet 4:8-9 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. same God, same Savior, same church, same congregation

Eph 4:25-32

Our Attitudes Toward One Another