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I Cor. 11:27-29
Before communion we need to examine ourselves. What questions should be included in this examination?
Are we at peace with 1) God and 2) our fellow man?
Matthew 5:23,24
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Have I been seeking the good of each other? Or have we been repaying evil for evil.
What are some ways we can disobey this verse and respond poorly?
- Payback mode
- Martyr mode
- Armor-All mode
The problem with all these are that they don’t seek the good of the other person or the church.
Ephesians 4:?
In my opinion, in the context of the church, you have more obligation to do good to those that hurt you than you did before.
How do we seek each other’s good?
- Pray about the other person (I John 5:?)
- Put on a muzzle — Be careful that your words about the other person are going to do good
- Serve them
- Confront them cautiously, properly, and lovingly
Am I seeking the good of everyone, especially those that have hurt me?