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Hebrews 10:24-25

Velcroed For Growth Scripture References

January 5-6, 2008 Dr Larry Osborne

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  The HOLY SPIRIT provides power and motivation.

    for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. _^[NIV]

  The BIBLE provides guidance and perspective. 

    Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
    [3] His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. [4] Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
    [5] For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; [6] and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; [7] and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. [8] For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. [9] But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.
    [10] Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, [11] and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. _^[NIV]

    All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, [17] so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. _^[NIV]

    Your word is a lamp to my feet
        and a light for my path. _^[NIV]

   OTHER CHRISTIANS provide support and accountability.

    And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. [25] Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.  _^[NIV]

   We’ve mistakenly assumed Christianity is mostly about me and God. 

    "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"
    [37] Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' [38] This is the first and greatest commandment. [39] And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' [40] All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." _^[NIV]

    And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. [25] Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. _^[NIV]

    "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. [35] By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." _^[NIV]

  We’ve confused going to church with being the church.

    And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. [25] Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. _^[NIV]

    What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. _^[NIV]

    And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. [15] Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. _^[NIV]

   We all live better when someone else is watching.

    And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. [25] Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. _^[NIV]

    For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light [9] (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) _^[NIV]

  There are over 30 New Testament “one anothers” we’re supposed to do.

    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. _^[NIV]

    Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. _^[NIV]

    Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. _^[NIV]

    Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. _^[NIV]

   If no one knows me – no one will help me. 

    As iron sharpens iron,
        so one man sharpens another. _^[NIV]

    Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
        but he who hates correction is stupid. _^[NIV]