add to your faith… Brotherly Kindness

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add to your faith… Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7

Brotherly Kindness Translated from the Greek word philadelphia. “It is a compound of philos, affection or kindness or to wish one well, and adelphos, brother.” “The love of brothers (or sisters), brotherly love; in the N.T. the love which Christians cherish for each other as ‘brethren’” (Thayer) It is affection and kindness directed specifically towards our brethren.

Importance of Brotherly Kindness Proves our love for God. 1 John 4:20-5:1 Identifies us as disciples of Christ. John 13:34-35 Binds believers together. Col. 2:2; 3:14; 1 Cor. 12:25-26

How We Obtain Brotherly Kindness We are taught by God. 1 Thess. 4:9 Jesus shows us how to treat others. John 14:9 Matt. 9:35-36; 11:5 Luke 9:51-56; 22:50-51; 23:34

How Brotherly Kindness Is Shown Being Kind and Affectionate To Our Brethren Rom. 12:10; Acts 2:46; 4:32 Giving Preference To Our Brethren Rom. 12:10; Phil. 2:3-4 Helping Our Brethren In Need Rom. 12:13; Gal. 6:10; 1 John 3:17-18 Sympathizing With Our Brethren Rom. 12:15; 1Cor. 12:25-26; Gal. 6:2

How Brotherly Kindness Is Shown Correcting and Restoring Our Brethren Gal. 6:1; James 5:19-20; Matt. 7:3-5 Forgiving Our Brethren Individually - Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13 Congregationally - 2 Cor. 2:6-8