2. Must have god’s standard before us
1 Samuel 16:7

3. A healthy church is characterized by:
A Determination To Do God’s Will
A Genuine Concern For The Lost
A Strong Stand For The Truth

4. A healthy church characterized by members who serve others
How did the Lord say His followers would be known?
They would serve, not be served – Luke 22:24-27
Judged by how we have served others – Matthew 25:35,36,40

5. A healthy church characterized by members who serve others
What are some ways we can serve one another?
John 13:3-5, – Why did Jesus was the disciple’s feet?
Can we keep reaching out to those who are struggling? Romans 12:10
Consider the work of Barnabas – Acts 4:36; 9:27; 11:22

6. A healthy church characterized by a mutual love & Respect
Every church Paul wrote to commanded to “love one another” Rom. 12:10; 1Cor. 14:1; Gal. 5:13; Eph. 4:2; Col. 2:2; 1Thes. 3:12; Heb. 10:24
No differences considered “small” – Philippians 4:2
How are things knit together? Colossians 2:1,2
How much is enough? 1 Thessalonians 3:12

7. A healthy church characterized by a mutual love & Respect
Comes because brethren have worked hard at it!
Can be lost – Hebrews 12:15
First step – stop idle & vicious talk – even if only in the home – it will bear an ugly fruit
John 13:34,35

8. Four things which can destroy unity:
Lack of respect between educated & less educated
May be a lack of knowledge of the Bible
Socio- economic differences – James 2:1-4
Racial differences – Jews/Gentile
Differences in judgment

9. How can two sincere men work out differences?
Must be willing to yield – James 3:17
Key is submission to one another – Ephesians 5:21
Patience & love shown in differences- Romans 14:1,5, 15
Not all differences within scope of this chapter

10. How can two sincere men work out differences?
There is a difference between individual & collective matters
God’s truth can be known – 1 Corinthians 1:10
Some people harder to be around than others
Remember – this is one for who Christ died – 1 Corinthians 8:11,12

11. Is there any person who is a part of this church that I do not love as I ought?
If so – repent!
If one has offended you, work it out! – 1Peter 1:22
Every member of this church ought to know they are in the midst of people who care about them!

12. Everyone has weaknesses & the need for growth 1 John 1:7-9
A Health church is characterized by spiritual growth on the part of every person
Everyone has weaknesses & the need for growth
1 John 1:7-9
Weaknesses not a matter of indifference!
IF we are alive in Christ, we must grow – Philippians 3:13,14; 2 Peter 3:18

13. How does this church stand before the lord?
Improve as individual Christians – 2 Corinthians 13:5