1. Romans 12:3-8

2. Looking Inward
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Primacy of Love
Love is the core of the Bible
Love must be sincere & genuine
Love must stand against evil/sin/injustice

3. Humility
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
The importance of being other centered
Empathy, journey WITH people
No one is outside of our ability to love

4. Harmony
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Managing Conflict
Approaching it as a healthy endeavor
Confined by Love
Being prepared for conflict

5. Bringing it Home
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
We are each called to
Sincerely love
Live at peace with everyone
Overcome evil w/good
Equipped by God
Practice makes Perfect

6. Small Group Discussion
Guidelines:
Totally voluntary
Not talking about specific people, programs or possessions
Should be a round table discussion of About 5-8 people
It’s sharing, not solving
Questions:
Who do you, or we as a church, struggle with loving?
Who can’t come through these doors?
Who do we have a special burden to reach?