THE CHRISTIAN'S OBLIGATION To Jesus Christ To Fellow Christians To Alien Sinners To The Local Congregation To His Family To Himself.

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THE CHRISTIAN'S OBLIGATION To Jesus Christ To Fellow Christians To Alien Sinners To The Local Congregation To His Family To Himself

THE CHRISTIAN'S OBLIGATION To Fellow Christians

Hospitality - Heb. 13:1-3 One of the basic teachings of the Lord Hospitality is important enough to be qualification for elders - Tit 1:8; 1 Tim 3:2 We must follow example of elders/teachings of God

Restoration Of Weak Brethren (Personal work) Gal. 6:1-2 says this is work for the "spiritual" Unfortunately many have the wrong attitude toward those in error The subject of personal work is now treated much the same as the subject of giving

Ministering To The Sick - Afflicted In the early church they called for those able to work miracles - Jas. 5:13-14 Jesus says this will have a bearing at the judgment - Matt 25:31-46 We're to fulfill our ability on this point - Gal. 6:10

Setting A Christ-Like Example - Matt. 5:16 This is not the exclusive job of elders and preachers Paul encouraged many to do this - Phil 1:27 Eph 4:11 Tim 4:12