1 John 3.11-24
Suggested supplemental reading: John 15
God commands us to resemble Christ. (verse 11)
1 John 2.7-11
John 13.34-35
The Devil's children resemble him. (verses 12-15)
Genesis 4
John 8.44
To hate is to despise, to cut off from relationship, and murder is simply the fulfillment of that attitude. – G. Barker
Hatred is the wish that the other person was not there; it is the refusal to recognize his rights as a person, the longing that he might be dead… If I hate somebody, I am no different from a murderer in my attitude toward him. – I. Howard Marshal
Matthew 5.21-22
Ever experienced envy or hurt that resulted in seething, violent, bitter anger?
Ever said or thought: I never want to see you again. I hate you. I wish you were dead.
1 John 2.1-2
1 John 1.9
Colossians 3.12-13
God's children resemble Him. (verses 16-18)
John 15.12-13
God's insecure children are secure in Him. (verses 19-24)
John 16.26-27
1 John 2.1
1 John 1.9
Philippians 1.6
Romans 8.29-30
1 John 3.1
Take the test:
Who do you resemble?
The way you think. The way you act.
Does it resemble God?
Christian, do you look like Christ?
Do you bear the family resemblance?
Some questions to ask yourself before caregroup:
Should someone convicted of the sin of hate confess that sin to the person they have hated?
How have you typically dealt with a "screaming" conscience? How did Sunday's sermon inform your method?
Have you ever been seen "shaking your head" while someone has either prayed for you or attempted to encourage you? If so, how did Sunday's sermon affect you?
What affect did the final five Scriptures have on your soul on Sunday?
