LOVE AND CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER
Let’s face it we live
in a world greedy for self-gratification. It is I, I, I, me, me, me, mine,
mine, mine.
We know that the spirit of antichrist is in the world and
that the antichrist nature produces the kingdom of self.
1 John 4:3 and every
spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of
God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming,
and is now already in the world.
What is the spirit of antichrist? Anti means opposes,
Christos means the Anointed One, Christ, Messiah. Look at 1 John 2:18 and 1 John 2:22 .
1 John 2:18 Little
children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is
coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the
last hour.
1 John 2:22 Who is a
liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies
the Father and the Son.
We are made in God’s
own image and likeness Gen. 1:26.
Philemon 6 that the
sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good
thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
The issue is that there are two images of
you:
- Christ,
which is His image of you.
- Antichrist,
which is your image of you or others image of you.
There were two trees in the Garden of Eden, the tree of
life, Christ Jesus, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, self. We as
Adam and Eve make a choice everyday. Choose life, Christ Jesus or choose death,
self.
Christ is the image of God. We must keep our eyes on
Jesus. He is our example. We are being changed into that image if we allow Holy
Spirit to do the work in us.
2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,
are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the
Spirit of the Lord.
Let us emulate the character and image of Christ. You are
the light of the world reflecting Jesus to everyone you meet. You are the only
Jesus Christ some people will ever see. I’m not saying you are Jesus, but you
reflect His character if you are a believer.
We are to be different from the world. We are to love and
care for one another. Whether in WalMart
buying groceries or at the local game, let’s reflect Christ’s character. Let’s
do the golden rule. Let’s love and care for one another.
There are 250 one anothers in the Word of God. Here are
just a few:
List of One Another Commands
Accept one another
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in
order to bring praise to God. (Rom. 15:7)
Admonish one another
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and
admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and
spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
Bear one another's burdens
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill
the law of Christ. (Gal. 6:2)
Bear with one another
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with
one another in love. (Eph. 4:2)
Build up one another
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace
and to mutual edification (original=build up one another). (Rom. 14:19 )
Care for one another
. . . so that there should be no division in the body, but
that its parts should have equal concern for each other. (1 Cor. 12:25)
Comfort one another
Therefore encourage each other (original=comfort one
another) with these words. (1 Thess. 4:18)
Confess faults to one another
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each
other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and
effective. (James 5:16)
Be Devoted to one another
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. (Rom. 12:10a)
Encourage one another
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,
just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thess. 5:11)
Forgive one another
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each
other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Eph. 4:32)
Greet one another
Greet one another with a holy kiss. (Rom. 16:16 )
Be Honest with one another
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old
self with its practices . . . (Col. 3:9)
Honor one another
Honor one another above yourselves. (Rom. 12:10b)
Be Hospitable to one another
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. (1 Pet.
4:9)
Be Kind to one another
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each
other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Eph. 4:32)
Love one another
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt
to love one another . . . (Rom.
13:8)
Members one of another
So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member
belongs to all the others. (Rom. 12:5)
Pray for one another
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each
other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and
effective. (James 5:16)
Be of the Same Mind with one another
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a
spirit of unity among yourselves (original=same mind among each other) as you
follow Christ Jesus . . . (Rom. 15:5)
Serve one another
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use
your freedom to indulge the sinful nature ; rather, serve one another in love.
(Gal. 5:13)
Spur one another on
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love
and good deeds. (Heb. 10:24)
Submit to one another
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Eph.
5:21)
