LOVE AND CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER

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:

1. Christ, which is His image of you.
2. 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)