1. Loving our brethren like god loved
First John 4:7-21

2. Two Traits of the Love God Has Already Shown Us:
He gave generously (1 John 4:9)
He loved us first (1 John 4:10)

3. Reciprocal Love (Only) Is Not Patterned After God’s Love
Luke 6:32-33

4. How Can Brethren Demonstrate This God-Like Love?
By acting generously (John 3:16)
Admonish one another – Romans 15:14
Greet one another – Romans 16:16
Serve one another – Galatians 5:13
Bear one another’s burdens – Galatians 6:2
Be kind to one another – Ephesians 4:32
Submit to one another – Ephesians 5:21
Forgive one another – Colossians 3:13
Edify one another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Comfort one another – 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Consider/Exhort one another – Hebrews 10:24-25
Confess trespasses to/Pray for one another – James 5:16

5. How Can Brethren Demonstrate This God-Like Love?
By acting generously toward those who have done nothing for us or for those who have done bad things to us
Luke 6:27ff

6. Brethren Sometimes Demonstrate a World-Like Love
Hold grudges --- Try to avoid one another

7. First John 4:12
If we love one another the world will see God in us.