Brotherly Kindness: Familial Love2 Peter 1:7

I. Understanding Brotherly KindnessA. The Meaning Of Brotherly Kindness

o A compound word from love (philos) and brother (adelphos). B. What The Bible Says About Brotherly Kindness C. The Definition Of Brotherly Kindness: “A God-engendered affection for

and service to those in the ‘household of faith.’”II. Connecting Brotherly Kindness To The Other Virtues

A. It Is The Expression of Christlike GodlinessB. It Is A Subset Of Love C. It Is Extremely Important Because:

1. It is the second great commandment. (Matt. 22:39)2. Loving fellow believers shows love for God. (1 John 4:20-21)3. Each believer is part of a faith-community. (1 Cor. 12:25-27)

III. The Demonstration of Brotherly Kindness (Phil. 2:2-4)A. The Foundation of Brotherly Kindness: Unity B. The Heart of Brotherly Kindness: HumilityC. The Mindset of Brotherly Kindness: Preferring OthersD. The Action of Brotherly Kindness: Serving Others

IV. Cultivating Brotherly KindnessA. Reflect on the union we have with other believers through the gospel.B. Honestly evaluate whether or not we demonstrate brotherly kindness.C. Repent of instances when we have not shown brotherly kindness.D. Reconcile with those we have wronged.E. Meditate upon the “one another” passages to transform our

interactions.