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I must forgive any
offence against myself completely for God will not forgive me unless
I forgive others. |
Matt 18:21-22, 35; Eph 4:31-32 |
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I must show love and
care towards my brethren and sisters in Christ with sincerity and
from a pure heart. |
John 13:34; Rom 12:10; Eph 5:2;
1Thess 4:9-10; 1Pet 1:22; 1Pet 4:8; 1John 3:14-19 |
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Christ is our head,
we have no leader but him, therefore I must be self effacing and
humble in my relationships with brethren and sisters, being willing
to serve following Christ’s example. |
Matt 23:9-12; Luke 22:26-27;
John 13:13-17 |
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If there is a rift
in the relationship that I have with brethren and sisters then I
must to the best of my ability seek reconciliation and be willing to
forgive just as God forgives me. |
Matt 5:24; Matt 18:26-35; Col
3:12-13; 1Pet 4:8 |
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If I learn that a
brother or sister is committing sin then I must not talk about it to
others, but must talk to that person directly and attempt turning
that person back to the right path. |
Matt 18:15; Gal 6:1; Jas 5:19-20 |
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I must not judge,
hold grudges nor condemn any of my brethren and sisters. |
Matt 7:1-5; Rom 14:11-13; 1Cor
4:5; Jas 4:11-12 |
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If I see or hear
about a brother or sister in need then it is my duty to help if I
can. |
Acts 20:35; Rom 12:13; Jas
2:15-16; 1John 3:16-17 |
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I must always seek
the welfare of my brethren and sisters and help to carry any burdens
they may have. |
1Cor 10:24; Phil 2:4; Gal 6:2 |
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It is important that
I do or say nothing that could be a stumbling block to another
brother or sister. |
Matt 18:6; Rom 14:13,21; 1Cor
8:13 |
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It is important that
my brethren and sisters feel able to trust and confide faults in me
and I in them. |
James 5:14-16 |
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It is important that
I am of one mind with my brethren and sisters on spiritual matters
and seek those things that lead to peace. |
Rom 14:19; 1Cor 1:10; 2Cor
13:11; 1Pet 3:8-9 |
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I must be careful
not to be angry without just cause and if upset or angry not to let
this be a cause of sin. |
Matt 5:22; Eph 4:26; Col 3:8 |