Living with the Brethren

Romans 12:9-13
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Jesus told us to love one another and by doing that we would show the world that we were truly His disciples (John 13:35). This portion of Romans gets to the nitty-gritty on how to do this.

• Be real
• Hate evil
• Cling to good
• Love brethren like true family
• Strive to outdo in lifting each other up and doing good to one another
• Don't slack off
• Serve diligently each other and the Lord
• Take joy in our hope (a key to the next point)
• Endure the hard times (with the patience God provides)
• Stay in prayer - constantly
• Take care of those in need
• Keep your heart and home open to others.