HONOR ONE ANOTHER

WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? 

When this question was asked, Jesus gave his answer in a parable.  (Luke 10: 25-37)

That remarkable story reflects the answer and one of the great commandments in Mark 12: 31 to "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself"

Are you praying for and really truly genuinely sincerely love your neighbor or or are you judging, criticizing, complaining about, discussing, competing with, gossiping about or even hurting them?  

ONE CANNOT LOVE AND CAUSE HARM

Ephesians 4:2-3 (KJV)
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Love will bring about the most needed ingredient in any relationship - PEACE!  

TODAY'S TOPIC:  BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

It begins with love and builds on some of the following words extracted from the above scripture.  

• Lowliness
• Meekness
• Longsuffering
• Forbearing
• Unity
• Bond

As you reflect on the above, write down the messages that come to mind or what speaks to you through those words.  Is there a testimony or an experience? Please share!

This next scripture may challenge many, but the lack of its application could certainly be the basis of the strife we have with many friends and neighbors relationship today.  

Romans 12:10 (KJV)
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Let's Discuss:

• What is brotherly love?
• List 7 ways you can demonstrate "Kind affection" to your neighbor?
• How can you prefer and honor your friend and neighbor? (write a short essay)

Remember, to love the Lord with your all and your neighbor as yourself is the foundation where all the other commandments hang.  This means no relationship can be solidified or established without love.  Love heals, love mends and love keeps. So, today, build good relationships with your friends and neighbors and fulfill the law of Christ.  Galatians 6: 2

TAKE DELIGHT IN HONORING YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel