Romans 12:10

“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”

We reach out to others as God reaches out to us. We are commanded to love others as Christ loves us and them, while learning to separate behavior from the value of the person.

Hebrews 10:24-25

“Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.”

We are created by God for genuine connection with Himself and with others. God exists in, and His Word is given in, the context of community and so we honor Him as we live this out.

Galatians 5:22-23

“But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.”

We are called to demonstrate a lifestyle of faith in Jesus on a consistent basis. We must understand that this value precedes fruitfulness, both of which are required of all Christ-followers.

Philippians 4:8

“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse…”

We are continually learning to be who God has created us to be. While acknowledging we’ve not arrived, nor will we until we see Jesus face to face, we strive forward in growth and reflecting our Creator.

Colossians 3:12

“You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

We fully involve ourselves in the well-being of others. Knowing that as we surrender to Christ, He is able to not only love us, but love others through us.

Colossians 3:23-24

“Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re serving is Christ.”

We take the time and effort to do things in a Christ-honoring manner. While understanding it does not mean perfection, it does mean doing and giving our best.

Mark 10:43-45

“…Whoever would be great among you must serve and minister. Whoever wants to be great among you must be slave of all. Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to be a servant—to offer His life as a ransom for others.”

We reveal the true nature of Jesus as we seek to serve, not to be served. Understanding that how we serve others reflects how we serve Him..