Love, the Christian's Lifestyle

Thesis: What is a Christian lifestyle?

1. A plea in light of the Gospel

2. Serve one another with our spiritual gifts

3. Love - V(9) Let Love be genuine.....
   a. The Gospel is God's love toward sinners
   b. 1 Co 13:1-3
   c. Genuine Love
   i. does not seek personal benefit
   ii. does not seek reciprocity
   iii. does not seek validation
   iv. Loves gives John 3:16
   v. Loves all the time - John 15:13
   vi. is Known in affliction
   vii. is Ethical - "abhor what is evil and cling to what is good"
   viii.is Fervent - (v10a) -"love one another with brotherly affection"
   ix. Seeks others' honor - (v10b) "preferring one another in honor"
   x. Is fervent in Service - (v11)" Do not be slothful in spirit, but serve the Lord, fervent in spirit".

4. Serve with the right motivation - God have shown mercy!