The Eleventh Commandment
John 13;34-35
Pastor Jay Risner
Part of Single Sermons
July 23, 2021

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34 I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another.” —John 13:34-35

Introduction


In what sense is this commandment “new”?

A New People to Love


A New Pattern for Love


A New Proof of Love


In what ways can we apply this command to church life? (Romans 12:9-16)


10b - “….outdo one another in showing honor

11 - “…do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirirt, serve the Lord.”

12 - “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”

13 - “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality”

14 - “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”

15 - “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”

16 - “Be of the same mind”…”“Do not be naughty,” “associate with the lowly.” “Never be wise in your own estimation.”

Conclusion