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THAT YOUR LOVE MAY ABOUND

Text: Philippians 1:9-11; John 13:34-35
15 September 2019

THE COMMANDMENT OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

All the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ at life-changing doctrines. One of the most significant teachings was His commandment to His Disciples.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another;

as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”     John 13:34-35

  1. The example of the Lord Jesus Christ

a) He loved His disciples from beginning to end

b) His love was expressed in many ways:

i)   His friendship offered

ii)  His mentorship

iii) His faith in them

iv)  His fellowship with them

  1. His commandment to His disciples

a) To love one another

b) Just as He had loved them

c) Love must be the hallmark of their discipleship

PAUL AND THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH

Paul practised this word from the Lord. He loved the Philippian Church. In turn, they loved their beloved Apostle Paul. 

The prayer of Paul for the Philippians is instructive and inspirational.

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 

that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 

being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 1:9-11

  1. Let us pray that we will always learn to love one another
  1. And that this love may abound more and more
  1. And that we will bear the fruits of righteousness
  1. May this prayer be answered and that glory may be given to God!