One Another Religion Luke 10:25-37

Poll Results Typical –Many call themselves “Christians” –Say they do not attend –May explain the success of the “electronic church” and “drive-in” worship services

Consequences T.V. evangelists get rich –“Flock is fleeced” –“Lead em, feed em, and bleed em” –The sheep cry out, “Feed me”

New Testament Phrase “one another” –Used more than 50 times –Are to be concerned for each other

Love One Another Command, not suggestion –Comes from Christ (John 13:34, 35; 15:12) –Taught by the apostles (Romans 13:8; 1 Peter 1:22)

Love One Another What Does It Mean? –Put others ahead of self (Philippians 2:3, 4) –Have brothers and sisters to love (Romans 12:10; 1 John 3:11, 4:11, 12)

Encourage One Another Why? –Can be hardened by sin (Hebrews 3:12-19) –Promotes peace (Romans 14:19)

Encourage One Another Need each other –One reason for assembling (Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 10:19-25) –Demonstrates inner goodness (Romans 15:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Serve One Another Natural outgrowth of love –Jesus loved so He served (Luke 19:10) –Love for others and fear of God (Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 5:5)

Serve One Another How do we serve? –Use of our talents (Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 4:10) –Church compared to a physical body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)

Bear One Another’s Burdens Done at the Lord’s command –Part of His law (Galatians 6:2) –How can this be done by one who goes it alone?

Bear One Another’s Burdens Some ways to do this –Pray for each other (James 5:16) –Have compassion for each other (1 Peter 3:8)

Conclusion Some think they don’t need others Ignores what is good for everyone