10.23.2005

the pillar and support of

"How We Help Each Other Grow" {IThess5:11a}
* Intro: Heartbreak Hill
* By accepting each other in humility {Rom14:1}
- Especially w/ disputable matters (for ex: style of worship, translation of Word, style of preaching)
* By admonishing each other in love {Col3:16}
- For purpose of restoration, not just righteousness
* By praying for each other's growth {Jam5:16}
- Character more imp to Him than comfort
* By encouraging each other's obedience {Heb10:24-25}
- Role is to stimulate obedience and good deeds

Note: Going to disagree on the examples listed for disputable matters. I'd argue that style of worship is not negotiable (all your heart or not at all). I'd argue that translation of Word is not disputable (either literal and true or not at all). I'd argue that style of preaching is not disputable (either true to Word or not at all). You want disputable, discuss favorite foods. Getting closer to Him is not disputable.

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