“A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40 “A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40

“But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave Me commandment, so I do. …” verse 31 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” verse 15

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him & manifest Myself to him.” verse 21 “He who does not love Me does not keep my words…” verse 24

BARNA POLL: “There is no real difference between people who call themselves Christians and their pagan neighbors. They use the same kind of language, go to the same movies, and have the same values. However, research shows that the divorce rate for Christians is higher than that for non- Christians.”

Donated money to a nonprofit organization in past month ChristiansNon-C 47% 48% Have been divorced Bought a lottery ticket in the past week 27%23% 27%

Had a session with a professional counselor in past year Christians Non-C 15% Took drugs or medication for depression in past yr. Watched an x-rated movie in past 3 mo. 7% 8% 9% 16%

“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Not by isolation

I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people; 10. I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the world. 11. But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so- called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler--not even to eat with such a one. 1 Corinthians 5:9-11

Not by isolation Not by finding fault

"Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4. "Or how can you say to your brother, `Let me take the speck out of your eye,' and behold, the log is in your own eye? 5. "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. Matthew 7:3-5

Not by isolation Not by finding fault Not by making traditions By Exhibiting Love Luke 6:27-31

A Samaritan helping a Jew? Seven-fold forgiveness? Foregoing “pay back” ?

verse 35 - in kindness verse 36 - in mercy verse 37 - in pardon

“Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 6:38

Have you received it? Have you given it?