Introduction
This is the law!
- Romans 13:8 – This is not saying it is sinful to take out a loan. Instead, it is emphasizing the importance of loving each other.
- Galatians 5:13-14
- Hebrews 13:2-3 – Treat everyone as valuable.
Prove to be a neighbor.
- Luke 10:25-37 – Jesus gives the parable of the good Samaritan to show how to be a good neighbor. I need to be a neighbor. I Need to take initiative and do the right thing.
- Matthew 7:12 – Jesus calls us to a higher standard. We are to initiate kindness.
- Matthew 5:38-45 – Love everyone, even your enemies.
Get in the habit of thinking about what would help others.
- Jonah 3:10-4:2, 11
- Romans 15:1-3 – Seek to please your neighbor, not yourself.
- I Corinthians 10:24
- We must look to see the value in others – we are all souls!
- James 2:8