Peter continued our look at Colossians.
"I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love." Colossians 2:2a
"Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." John 13:35
Like and love are different.
Knit together. Stronger than a single strand. Demonstrate this
Gill Harper's legacy in CitP - One-anothering.
100 instances of "one-another" in the NT, and half of them are aimed at the believers for other believers.
These are the keys to love and encouragement.
1/3 are to do with unity
Mark 9:50
Ephesians 4:32 NLT
1/3 are to do with love.
Romans 12:10
Some are to do with humility
Philippians 2:3
Galatians 5:13 NLT
Other verses
Galatians 6:2
1 Thessalonians 5:11
We don't live as Christians in isolation.
Love AND encouragement.
If you do these things, you will be encouraged!
1 Corinthians 13, love passage.
Let love be your highest goal. 1 Cor. 14:1
Questions for groups
Look at the 'one-anothering' picture here: https://overviewbible.com/one-another-infographic/
What do you do well?
What do you need to develop?
What do you struggle with and need some help on?