Hebrews 10:24-2524 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

What can I do to be less “me-centric” and more considerate of those around me?

Consider One Another

Include•1 Cor. 12:12-27 – Do we fail to consider one another in our thinking, and therefore our actions?• A widespread problem• Are we more exclusive than we need to be?• Are we driven by convenience?•Do we consider the seemingly small things? – cf. Rom. 14• Are we known for being conscientious and considerate?

•All of the members of this body should always strive to have the same care for one another – cf. v. 25b

Involve•Heb. 10:19-25 – Are we involved in exhorting one another? Are we stirring up love and good works? • A two-fold challenge: involving others & being involved•Do we involve others in our lives, giving them the opportunity to serve? – cf. Jas. 5:13-16; Rom. 12:15• Are we involved in what the church is doing, using our talents to the glory of God? – cf. Acts 2:42-44; 1 Pet. 4:7-11; Rom. 12:3-8

• If you are not involved in or involving others in the work and service of the Lord, what hinders you?

Invest• John 13:34-35 – Is our discipleship characterized by our love for one another?• Is our love seen within and without? – cf. Gal. 6:6-10 •How vested are you in relationship building? •How many strings of love have you tied? • Is the level of your investment directly tied to your level of affinity or do you strive for relationships despite diversities?

•As we grow, let us never lose a small church feeling! Let us treasure our relationships! – cf. Luke 12:33-34

Be the “I”!INCLUDEINVOLVEINVEST

John 13:12-1712 So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.