Colossians 1:9-10
Attitudes Toward Brethren
There Must Be the Attitude of:
- Love
- Romans 13:8: Owe no man anything, but to love one another.
- 1 Peter 2:17: Honor all men. Love the brotherhood.
- Cooperation
- 1 Corinthians 12:21: The eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee.
- Appreciation
- 1 Corinthians 1:4: I thank my God always on your behalf for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ.
- Submissiveness to Leadership
- Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves.
- Peaceableness
- Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace.
- Ephesians 4:3: Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Friendliness
- Acts 2:44-47: They had all things in common and broke bread with gladness and singleness of heart.
- Forgiving & Longsuffering
- Ephesians 4:32: Be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.
- Hospitality
- Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
- Meekness
- Ephesians 4:2: With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering.
- 3 John 5-8: Support and show kindness to fellow workers in the truth.
- 2 Timothy 2:24-26: The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men.
What Is Your Attitude Toward Your Brethren?
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