Growing a Loving Church

Romans 12:9–16

How to Grow a Loving Church

1. Be genuine  and sincere (Rom 12:9). We must reject evil/sin without rejecting people. 
2. Be careful of other's needs (Rom 12:10; 1 Pet 3:8) 
3. Be contagious with enthusiasm (Rom 12:11; Rev 3:15; Col 3:23) 
4. Be joyful, patient, and constant in prayer (Rom 12:12)
5. Open your heart and home to others (Rom 12:13; James 2:15; 1 John 3:16)
6. Never speak evil or negative of a brother (Rom 12:14) . The word "bless" (εὐλογέω) means "speak well of."
7. Be sympathetic to other's feelings (Rom 12:15) 
8. Avoid pride and partiality (Rom 12:16; James 2:1-9)