Introduction

• Mark 12:31

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