Message Notes: September 27th
We shouldn’t move without the Spirit’s guidance
We are meant to propose the Gospel, not impose it
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
Colossians 4:2-4
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
Confusion comes from the world
Clarity comes from the Lord
Colossians 4:5-6
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
We must be be-ers, not doers
We don’t love our neighbors to make them believe.
We love our neighbors because we believe.
“The most important philanthropy rises from the deepest levels of our being. That’s why every one of us, no matter how much money we have, need to know there is something about us worth giving. I think that the saddest person anywhere is the person who feels he or she doesn’t have anything of value inside to give.” - Fred Rogers
John 13:34-35
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”
Won’t you be my neighbor?
