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Love What it does not
do -- What it does do John 1334,
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Love What it does and does not do

• Introduction. John 1334, 35 (1512, 17).
• A. Jesus would soon leave His apostles and for
  them to carry out their work they needed to get
  over their rivalry and be united (Jn. 1721, 23).
• B. Why say new when Lev. 1918 taught love
  (Mark 1230)?
• C. New because they are to love each other as I
  have loved you. 1 Jn. 316, He laid down His
  life for us. And we also ought to lay down our
  lives for the brethren.

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• D. This was a love that caused Christ to leave
  heaven, come to earth, suffer and die for them.
  His love was genuine constant sacrificial.
• E. V. 35, By this shall all men know that you
  are my disciples. Recognized distinguished
  this would be their badge, their uniform.
• F. Col. 314, And beyond all these things put on
  love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

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• G. This would not merely cause the world to
  marvel at them. By this they would exert strong
  influence on the world (like salt, light).
• H. Even pagans would say, See how the Christians
  love each other. They are ready to lay down their
  lives for each other.

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• I. Jn. 1335, By this all will know that you are
  My disciples, if you have love for one another.
• Not just by profession. Not just by insisting on
  Christian only, church of Christ, right
  doctrine, worship, organization.

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• I. Love (agapao).
• A. Vine Agape and agapao are used in the N.T.
  (a) to describe the attitude of God toward His
  Son, Jn. 1726 the human race, generally, Jn.
  316 and to such as believe on the Lord Jesus
  Christ, particularly, Jn. 1421

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• (b) to convey His will to His children
  concerning their attitude one toward another, Jn.
  1334, and toward all men, 1 Thess. 312.. (c) to
  express the essential nature of God, 1 Jn. 48

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• Love can be known only from the actions it
  prompts. Gods love is seen in the gift of His
  Son, 1 Jn. 49, 10
• Christian love, whether exercised toward the
  brethren, or toward men generally, is not an
  impulse from the feelings, it does not always run
  with the natural inclinations, nor does it spend
  itself only upon those for whom some affinity is
  discovered (doesnt mean like)

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• Love seeks the welfare of all, Rom. 152, and
  works no ill to any, 138-10 love seeks
  opportunity to do good to all men, and
  especially toward them that are of the household
  of the faith, Gal. 610. (End of quote).
• This love is not blind. Phil. 19, And this I
  pray, that your love may abound still more and
  more in knowledge and all discernment.

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• So this love (agapao) is the love of
  intelligence and purpose (not emotional,
  sentimental love).
• Love God implies that we know the one, true,
  living God in all His greatness.
• Love with all our heart, soul, mind and strength,
  means turn to Him with our whole being...
• Love man for who he is, made in image of God
  and love brethren for who they are.

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• B. Thayer agapao, to love, to be full of
  good-will and exhibit the same Luke 747 1 Jn.
  47 sq. with acc. of the person, to have a
  preference for, wish well to, regard the welfare
  of Mt. 543
• Even the welfare of our enemies. Mat. 544, love
  your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good
  to those who hate you, and pray for those who
  spitefully use you and persecute you.

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• C. So, again, we are not talking about an emotion
  or sentiment, but rather constructive
  indestructible invincible good will toward all.
• Eph. 52, walk in love This is the very
  environment in which we live.
• Col. 314, put on love, which is the perfect
  bond of unity. This is our UNIFORM that
  identifies us as Christians. (Jn. 1335, By
  this)

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• D. This is not to minimize phileo, love in the
  sense of affection (Titus 24) brotherly love
  even kiss (philema) Rom. 1210 (twice), be
  affectionate toward each other in brotherly
  love.
• Agapao love can produce phileo love. Be super
  good to your wife and youll be increasingly
  affectionate to her.

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• II. What love does NOT do
• A. Titus 33, For we ourselves were also once
• -- foolish house on sand bigger barnsvirgins
• -- disobedient 116, profess to know God but are
  disobedient Paul thought he was serving God.
• -- deceived (all sinners are), by our own lusts
  and appetites, false religion.

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• -- serving various lusts and pleasures. When they
  were slaves to such. But now slaves of God.
• -- malice and envy go together, ill will,
  jealous, resentful of the blessings others
  receive.
• -- hateful and hating one another. Despises not
  only other people but even himself. Miserable
  existence.
• -- this is the way we WERE, but not now!

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• B. Gal. 514, For all the law is fulfilled in
  one word, even in this You shall love your
  neighbor as yourself. 15. But if you bite and
  devour one another, beware lest you be consumed
  by one another!
• Like animals (but these only have two legs).
• You mean there are BRETHREN who bite and devour
  each other? And this is brotherly love?

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• Spiteful criticisms, judging hearts and motives,
  derogatory remarks, snide observations.
• The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat The truth
  about the cat and the pup is this they ate each
  other up.

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• C. Gal. 526, Let us not become conceited,
  provoking one another, envying one another.
• Conceit and jealousy are two of the fundamental
  fleshly lusts. Very degrading. Very unbecoming in
  the church. Cause constant provocation.
• Whats the connection? 2 Tim. 32 Rom. 123. 1
  Cor. 47. Nothing one is or has is of himself.
  Have nothing that we havent received.

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• D. Eph. 431, put away bitterness, the settled
  disposition of one who is resentful anger,
  strong, sudden antagonism, explosive, potential
  murder wrath, like a roaring furnace, settled
  indignation clamor, yelling at others railing,
  blasphemy, speaking against God or man malice,
  takes delight in inflicting hurt or injury
  (Hendriksen)

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• E. James 411, Do not speak evil of one another.
  59, Brethren, do not grumble against one
  another, that you yourselves may not be judged.
• He who speaks evil of a brother (to his back of
  course, so he cant defend himself) and judges
  his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges
  the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a
  doer of the law but a judge.

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• Of course, this admonition is not in conflict
  with Matt. 715 1 Tim. 120 3 Jn. 9, 10, etc.
• We have to judge a brother in the sense of
  recognizing his fault in order to restore him
  (Gal. 61, 2)
• Or to withdraw from him if he wont repent (Rom.
  1617, mark 1 Cor. 5 2 Thess. 3).

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• This is not what James means, but speaking evil
  and judging in the sense of 126 39 Matt. 71.
• Running him down, when he isnt present to defend
  himself. Judging by appearance, Jn. 724.
• Why is this judging the law? In disobeying the
  royal law (28) one sets aside this law and
  puts himself above it and in effect implies that
  the law isnt good, isnt worthy to be obeyed.

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• Why do we do it? Do we complain, groan, grumble
  against someone we really love? Your wife or
  husband?
• Do we really love our brethren?
• By this all men shall know that you are my
  disciples if you have love for one another.

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• F. Matt. 186, whoever causes one of these
  little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it is
  better for him that a heavy millstone be hung
  around his neck, and that he be drowned in the
  depth of the sea.
• Should do our best to convert and save people
  (difficult, few obey), but we must be sure to not
  cause any brother/sister to stumble.

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• III. What love DOES (remember it is only known
  but its ACTIONS).
• A. Rom. 12 9, Let love (agape) be without
  hypocrisy 10. In love of brethren (philadelphia)
  be kindly affectionate to one another
  (philostor-gio, family love our love for each
  other in the church should rival the love we have
  for family).

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• We should show strong, warm affection for
  brethren. The idea is loving dearly (Phil. 18).
• We dont go in for showing emotion. No certain
  way bound. At that time and with many today, the
  kiss or embrace. Now, here, handshake
• Rom. 1616, holy kiss (philema). Emphasize
  holy (1 Pet. 514, love).
• But in some manner warm affection to be shown.

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• in honor giving preference to one another.
• Not grasping honor for ourselves, nor even
  waiting for brethren to honor us.
• But rather be an example (take the lead) in
  honoring them, desire to exalt them, not self.
  Deferential, not grasping.

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• B. Rom. 1514, Now I myself am confident
  concerning you, my brethren, that you also are
  full of goodness (uprightness of heart), filled
  with all knowledge, able also to admonish one
  another.
• Not saying there was no room for growth in
  goodness and knowledge, but they had the maturity
  they needed to handle problems.
• Love demands that we admonish each other.

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• Heb. 313, exhort one another daily
• Do we love enough to exhort, admonish?
• Dont want to embarrass, hurt his/her feelings?
• Is that more important than saving the soul?

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• C. 1 Cor. 1225, the members should have the
  same care (concern, anxiety) for one another. 26
  And if one member suffers (misfortune, sorrow,
  loss) all the members suffer with it (share their
  sorrow) or if one member is honored
  (prosper-ity, success, promotion), all the
  members (instead of envy) rejoice with it.
• We are NOT in competition with each other.
• Avoid strife, division, but also avoid
  indifference.

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• We are Christs body. Think of how the eyes,
  hands minister to an injured member of the
  physical body! The whole body responds.
• Also think of how proud parents are of their
  childrens accomplishments (here, school, etc.).
• We dont envy those we love.

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• D. Gal. 513, through love serve one another.
  This is to be our habitual conduct. Like Jesus
  (Jn. 1315) like Paul, (1 Cor. 919-22).
• Love is unselfish wants to serve others. Does
  not do so grudgingly (I guess I ought to
  visit)
• Phil. 24, Let each of you look out not only for
  his own interests, but also for the interests of
  others. 220, Timothy, sincerely concerned for
  your welfare

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• E. Gal. 61-2, Bear one anothers burdens
• What burdens? V. 1, if a man is overtaken in any
  trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a
  one in a spirit of gentleness, considering
  yourself lest you also be tempted.
• Love does not overlook sin, but works to restore
  the erring to usefulness. Restore - same word
  used for mending nets, Matt. 421.

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• -- you who are spiritual (522, 23), filled
  with and governed by spiritwalk in Spirit, 525.
• Certainly elders, but should include every
  member. Either spiritual or carnal (1 Cor. 33).
• Of course, if not spiritual, how can he restore
  someone else? Hes in need of restoration himself
  
• This is not just a suggestion, not optional. Its
  a commandment and love requires it. To disobey
  this is to show lack of love.

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• Even withdrawing is an act of love, 1 Cor.
  55.
• But first, every effort should be made by the
  congregation (all the spiritual) to restore.
• Some brethren trigger happy, a member miss for
  a time, we should withdraw from him.
• Withdraw what? Yourselves, company, social
  contact (1 Cor. 511). But if there has been no
  association with him, what do we withdraw?

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• F. Eph. 42, with all humility, lowliness of
  mind, aware of Gods greatness, therefore,
  submissive.
• -- and gentleness, meekness, strong but gentle,
  not docile, much less weak.
• -- with longsuffering, 2 Pet. 315, the
  longsuffering of our Lord is salvation. If God
  had been a man, he would long since have wiped
  out the world for all its disobedience.

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• -- forbearing (bearing with) one another in
  love, accepting and seeking best for each other.
• -- endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in
  the bond of peace. (Then follow 7 ones).
• Church made up of all kinds of people
  Jew-Gentile rich-poor educated-uneducated
  different race, color BUT ONLY ONE BODY.

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• G. Eph. 432, And be kind to one another (just
  plain, ordinary human kindness, great blessing).
• -- tender-hearted, genuine pity, compassion.
  Pagan philosophy If one is in affliction, you
  may say that you have pity on him, but take care
  not to feel any pity.
• 1 Thess. 514, comfort the fainthearted, uphold
  the weak, be patient with all.

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• -- forgiving each other, just as God in Christ
  also has forgiven you.
• Well, Ill forgive you but Ill never forget.
  Heb. 812, their sins I will remember no more.
• Worst possible description of a person he or
  she is not like God.
• Forgive or forfeit forgiveness! James 213.

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• H. Eph. 618, praying always with all prayer and
  supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to
  this end with all perseverance and supplication
  for all the saints
• Col. 412, Epaphras, who is one of you, a
  bondservant of Christ, greets you, always
  laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you
  may stand perfect and complete in all the will of
  God.

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• I. 1 Thess. 418, comfort one another with these
  words 511 encourage one another, and build up
  one another Everyone says comfort but!
• Love not only encourages (never discourages
  brethren), also takes positive steps to build up.
• Anyone can tear down takes love, spiritual
  maturity, effort to build up.

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• J. Philemon 7, the hearts of the saints have
  been refreshed by you, brother.
• Hes a pain. She makes me tired. Oh, here
  comes Hes always so down in the mouth.
• How sad when we only get discouragement from
  fellow-members of the church.

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• K. Heb. 1024, And let us consider one another
  in order to stir up love and good works
• How? V. 25, not forsaking the assembling of
  ourselves together, as is the manner of some
• Are we inconsiderate of our brethren? Do we
  fail to stir up love and good works?
• Nothing more discouraging than an empty pew.

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• Conclusion
• Identify of the true church, true disciples.
• Sign important. Profession important. Emphasis on
  Founder, Foundation, doctrine, worship,
  organization very important.
• However, remember FIRST COMMANDMENT and a second
  like unto it. This is our life.
• And John 1335. By THIS shall they know!

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• This we must do to be like Christ, transformed
  into His image, Rom. 829 2 Cor. 318.
• This we must do to be partakers of the divine
  nature (2 Pet. 14).
• Without this we will not go to Heaven!
• Now abide faith, hope, love, these three but
  the greatest of these is love (1 Cor. 1313).

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