“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of Godʼs grace in its various forms.
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”
A) Pray Soberly
"The end of all things is near."
To be ready at all times.
"Be alert and of sound mind"
We need clarity to pray.
Love fevertly
Love's Priority : "above all"
Love's Recipient: " each other"
Love's Safety : "covers.... sins"
Proverbs 10:12 NIV
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
Love's Duty : " offer hospitality"
1 Peter 1 - Peter writing to strangers..
Hebrews - entertain strangers cos you never know you are entertaining Angels
Love's Attitude :" without grumbling"
John 13:35 NIV
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.””
Serve Faithfully - you cannot live without serving
4 observations:
The principle: Each one has received a gift!
The practice : Each one should use it to serve others!
The Ministry Equation
GIFT + LOVE =MINISTRY
God requires us to exercise Love else it just a gift.
The privilege: Each one should serve by God's grace!
Charis = Grace
The purpose: Each one should serve to glorify God!
We serve to please God not to please ourselves.
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