Peter Dray has spent some time doing a word study on 'one another' of the New Testament. Most of these 'one anothers' appear to be those things we do in community with other Christians, regardless of whether they are in our own church family (although they will often find expression primarily in our local church family). It's quite a list... and a great reminder that whilst following Jesus is a personal allegiance, it's never merely private.
* Love one another (John 13:34, John 13:35, Romans 13:8, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 3:11, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 4:11, 1 John 4:12)
* Be devoted to one another in brotherly love (Romans 12:10, Hebrews 13:1)
* Honour one another above yourselves (Romans 12:10)
* Living in harmony with one another (Romans 12:16, 1 Peter 3:8)
* Stop passing judgement on one another (Romans 14:3)
* Accept one another (Romans 15:7)
* Instruct one another (Romans 15:14)
* Greet one another with a holy kiss (Romans 16:16)
* Agree with one another (1 Corinthians 1:10, Philippians 4:2)
* When you come together to eat, wait for one other (1 Corinthians 11:33)
* Serve one another (Galatians 5:13, also by implication in John 13:14)
* Don't become conceited, provoking and envying one other (Galatians 5:26)
* Carry one other's burdens (Galatians 6:2)
* Bear with one another in love (Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:13)
* Be kind to one another (Ephesians 4:32, 1 Thessalonians 5:15)
* Forgive one another (Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13)
* Sing to one another (Ephesians 5:19)
* Submit to one another (Ephesians 5:21, Colossians 3:16)
* Do not lie to one another (Colossians 3:9)
* Encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:25)
* Build one another up (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
* Live at peace with one another (1 Thessalonians 5:13)
* Consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24)
* Do not slander one another (James 4:11)
* Do not grumble towards one another (James 5:9)
* Confess your sins to one another (James 5:16)
* Pray for one another (James 5:16)
* Offer hospitality to one another (1 Peter 4:9)
* Clothe yourself with humility toward one another (1 Peter 5:5, see also Philippians 2:4)
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Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Monday, 26 April 2010
William Cowper - God Moves in a Mysterious Way.
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sovereign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sovereign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
I must go till He comes.
In 1980 a young man from Rwanda was forced by his tribe to either renounce Christ or face certain death. He refused to renounce Christ, and he was killed on the spot. The night before he had written the following commitment which was found in his room:
“I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed, the die has been cast, I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made- I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed vision, worldly talking, cheap giving & dwarfed goals.
My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I won’t give up, shut up, let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up for the cause of Jesus Christ.
I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till everyone knows, work till He stops me & when He comes for His own, He will have no trouble recognizing me because my banner will have been clear.”
“I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed, the die has been cast, I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made- I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed vision, worldly talking, cheap giving & dwarfed goals.
My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I won’t give up, shut up, let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up for the cause of Jesus Christ.
I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till everyone knows, work till He stops me & when He comes for His own, He will have no trouble recognizing me because my banner will have been clear.”
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