1. These verses teach that "Christians are members one of another." 2. In our lesson we are examining a number of passages that contain "instructions for one another." 3. These instructions are both positive and negative, but they all have something in common -- they all relate to one another. Discussion: I. LET US FIRST CONSIDER SOME NEGATIVE MATTERS
A. Galatians 5:15, 26 B. Colossians 3:9 C. 1 Timothy 5:21 D. Titus 3:3 E. James 4:11; 5:9 F. These verses reveal a number of ways in which Christians must not treat one another. II. LET US NEXT CONSIDER SOME POSITIVE MATTERS
A. John 13:34-35; 15:12, 17 B. Romans 12:10, 16; 13:8 C. 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 D. Galatians 5:13-14; 6:2 E. Ephesians 4:2, 32 F. Colossians 3:13, 16 G. 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 4:9, 18 H. Hebrews 3:13; 10:24-25 I. James 5:16 J. 1 Peter 3:8; 4:9-10 K. 1 John 4:7, 11-12 Conclusion:
1. According to the Scriptures, "Christians are members one of another." 2. The Scriptures reveal many instructions that are based on this relationship. 3. Let us: a. turn away from and avoid the negative activities b. diligently practice and grow in the positive activities.
