By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. There are times when we need a new look at a familiar verse. The apostle Peter gives the same teaching in 1 Peter 1: 22 "Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply from the heart.". Sermons.com provides sermon illustrations, sermons, powerpoint and worship resources, and children's sermons & bulletins. IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE IN SOME MEASURE KINDLY AFFECTIONED ONE TO THE OTHER, WITHOUT HAVING THAT LOVE OF WHICH THE APOSTLE SPEAKS. While it seeks first the happiness of those most near and dear, it embraces also all who are of the household of faith.III. An acknowledgment of what is excellent in others. They destroy domestic peace, social intercourse, and commercial morality. 5. 3. Select options. 18). Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. "In honour preferring one another" (Philippians 2:3). The apostle's meaning is not that, in respect to honour, we are to strive to excel or to anticipate each other; although of course there is a sphere for legitimate rivalry. It gives more entire confidence one with another.4. The mission of the Christian Church is not a mission of amusement, but it can show that it does not frown upon, and can thoroughly enter into, the innocent pleasures and recreations of life. Kindly or family affection. This video is unavailable. ITS SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS.1. It spreads wide. Select options. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. (2)Thou hast injured God (Matthew 6:14, 15). Be devoted to one another in love. The world's hatred (John 15:18, 19; Mark 10:28-30). When Jesus was asked how many times a brother should be forgiven, and the suggestion was that seven times would be all that was required, Jesus told his disciples that they must forgive seventy seven times and not just seven, and by this it is plain that Jesus was teaching his disciples that there must be no limit to our forgiving of a fellow Christian. (3)Their sins cannot absolve thee from thy duty.3. (1)Thou knowest not but their iniquity was thy good, as in Joseph's brethren. Preserve peace.2. The model for this love is the example furnished by Him who is "the Firstborn among many brethren" (John 15:12, 13; 1 John 3:16; Ephesians 4:32; Ephesians 5:1, 2). The world's hatred (John 15:18, 19; Mark 10:28-30). The more effectual advancement of Christ's kingdom in the world (John 13:31-35; John 17:11-21).3. And as every one may lawfully covet earnestly the best gifts, so every one ought to endeavour so to excel in all goodness. An acknowledgment of what is excellent in others. It aims at higher ends — the glory of God, and the spiritual good of those we love.3. The special reasons are —1. It is concerned with how we relate to other Christians, and how we treat them. Leighton. Preserve peace.2. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)They may be saved, and thou lost (Matthew 7:1). Each Christian should defend his brother, help the weak, and regard all with unbounded charity. HOW ARE WE TO PREFER ONE BEFORE ANOTHER? Joseph.2. Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. (3)Virtue (Proverbs 12:26).2. IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE IN SOME MEASURE KINDLY AFFECTIONED ONE TO THE OTHER, WITHOUT HAVING THAT LOVE OF WHICH THE APOSTLE SPEAKS. When Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He made the ultimate, selfless sacrifice. And as every one may lawfully covet earnestly the best gifts, so every one ought to endeavour so to excel in all goodness. Part of this being deference and respect we show to others, giving place to them in the fellowship. - C.H.I. Leighton. Avoid confusion.3. "In honour preferring one another" (Philippians 2:3). In forgiving one another's injuries (Matthew 6:14, 15). The word φιλόστοργος expresses properly the strong natural affection between parents and children. Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. II. By having a just esteem of others' excellencies (1 Peter 2:17).3. John Piper Jul 27, 2007 42 Shares Sermon. Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. There is a natural affection in man's heart — the love of parents and children, brothers and sisters. Christian ministers need to think more of the humbler members of their congregations, while they do not neglect the spiritual welfare of the rich. There is a natural affection in man's heart — the love of parents and children, brothers and sisters. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)Thou hast injured God (Matthew 6:14, 15). Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. Scripture: Romans 12:9. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. In chapter 3: 1 we hear him tell us "How great is the love the Father has lavished upon us, that we should be called children of God." HOW GREATLY IS THIS AFFECTION EXALTED WHEN GRAFTED WITH A HIGHER PRINCIPLE OF CHRISTIAN LOVE. 3. It is a recorded fact that this family love was very evident in the early church. WHY SHOULD WE DO SO? )Kindness, words of: their influenceAbp. 13). There is no law against such things. By accounting all others better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3; Isaiah 65:5). These are very strong words for "hate" and "embrace" or cling. HOW GREATLY IS THIS AFFECTION EXALTED WHEN GRAFTED WITH A HIGHER PRINCIPLE OF CHRISTIAN LOVE. In giving faithful counsel, and, if need be, faithful reproof to others.5. All Christian Churches ought to love each other because under the rule of the same King. 2. It will —1. 9). On this account it is more jealous of the character and reputation of its objects, because of the consciousness that anything disreputable on the part of one brings discredit, on the whole. II. )In honour preferring one another. It is also more sensitive, because of its greater intensity, being painfully alive to things which outside that sacred circle would hardly be considered worthy of notice. While it seeks first the happiness of those most near and dear, it embraces also all who are of the household of faith.III. )Brotherly loveW. THE WAYS IN WHICH THIS AFFECTION WILT SHOW ITSELF.1. The apostle's meaning is not that, in respect to honour, we are to strive to excel or to anticipate each other; although of course there is a sphere for legitimate rivalry. If there must be contention, let it be an honest strife who shall be most humble and useful. Tyson.All men are objects of God's compassion; and we are required to approve ourselves His children by manifesting a like spirit of love towards all men (Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:25-37). In bearing and forbearing much, and in readily forgiving.4. ITS SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS.1. Kindly or family affection. Emulousness to take the lead in showing respect to the brethren. Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. It gives more entire confidence one with another.4. And as every one may lawfully covet earnestly the best gifts, so every one ought to endeavour so to excel in all goodness. [24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. This means we are ready to stand aside, and being forgetful of self, promote our fellow believers in the fellowship before ourselves. —I. In praying for others.IV. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)In Christ as to the Spirit (1 Corinthians 15:58; Philippians 1:14).Conclusion: Be kindly affectioned to all persons. "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep" (ver. THE HONOUR DONE TO OTHERS.1. The special reasons are —1. Paul teaches the reverse. Kindly or family affection. Preserve peace.2. Sympathy sent Henry Martyn to Persia, Adoniram Judson to Burmah, David Brainerd to the Red Indians, David Livingstone and Bishop Hannington to Africa. Beveridge. SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES, to practise it.1. Revenge; Romans 12:10-12 Family Secrets; Romans 12:10-16 Reflections on a Mission Trip; Romans 12:14-21 Getting Along -- When It Is Hard; HOMILETICS. 2. )Brotherly loveE. Like most, if not all, essential doctrines in the blessing of salvation, this one is illustrated by an earthly and human example and analogy. In bearing and forbearing much, and in readily forgiving.4. (1)Thou knowest not but their iniquity was thy good, as in Joseph's brethren. THE GROUND OR REASON OF THIS SPECIAL BROTHERLY AFFECTION. Tyson.All men are objects of God's compassion; and we are required to approve ourselves His children by manifesting a like spirit of love towards all men (Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:25-37). Manifest ourselves Christians.(Bp. Leighton.Good words do more than hard speeches, as the sunbeams, without any noise, will make the traveller cast off his cloak, which all the blustering winds could not do, but only make him bind it closer to him.(Abp. It will —1. 5. They wronged me. Relational Love (Romans 12:10) Making disciples is best done in the rhythms of life. It aims at higher ends — the glory of God, and the spiritual good of those we love. Romans 12:10-13 In helping one another's necessities (1 John 3:17, 18). It springs from higher and purer motives — from love to God and a sincere endeavour to obey the command of Christ, that "we should love one another."2. In fact in Romans 12:9-10 all three of the Greek words used in the NT are used. Let us commence with the prayer Jesus gave us - the prayer he gave to his disciples. But they are still my enemies. Sympathy is a Christ-like quality. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, &c.] This is one branch of that love, before advised to, which should be unfeigned, and without guile and deceit. It springs from higher and purer motives — from love to God and a sincere endeavour to obey the command of Christ, that "we should love one another."2. Beveridge. Expressed by outward signs (Genesis 42:6; Acts 26:25).II. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)Virtue (Proverbs 12:26).2. In giving faithful counsel, and, if need be, faithful reproof to others.5. But it is more agreeable to the context to render, "In yielding, or giving honour to each other, taking the lead," i.e., Let every one of you so love the brethren as to set an example of true Christian courtesy.(W. Romans 12 Homilies; BARRY HORNER. Beveridge. The world's hatred (John 15:18, 19; Mark 10:28-30). Then thou hast a special command to love them (Matthew 5:44, 46).(Bp. Leighton. HOW ARE WE TO PREFER ONE BEFORE ANOTHER?1. By having a just esteem of others' excellencies (1 Peter 2:17).3. Do not go an inch beyond it. The grace of God does not destroy natural affection, but increases and purifies.1. Avoid confusion.3. 3:21-26). 4. Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another. )In honour preferring one another. WHY SHOULD WE DO SO? Then thou hast a special command to love them (Matthew 5:44, 46).(Bp. 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