There is no brighter light that shines in our world then when God’s people put aside their minor differences and accept one another.
Message Notes
GOD’S HEART FOR UNITY
Romans 15:5-6
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WE MUST ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER
Romans 15:7
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
Accept = ‘to take to one’s self, to grant one access to one’s heart, to take into friendship’.
STEPS TO ACCEPTING ONE ANOTHER
1. Learn Their Story
2. Appreciate What They Bring To The Body
Weaker Believer – Commitment, Conviction, & Discipline
Stronger Believer – Understanding, Freedom, & Job
3. Focus ON How You Can Grow, Not How They Can Change
APPLICATION
1) Take time to learn someone else's story.
2) Identify and express appreciation for what they bring to the body.
3) Find something in the other person that can help you grow.
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