Authentic Community

Romans 12:9-13

9Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

What does Authentic Community look like?

1.The Real You

9Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

2.Meeting Real Needs

10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

3.For the Right Reasons

Never to Please Others.

11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Never be lazy = Excellence

Enthusiastically = Passion

4.In the Right Way

We don’t do it in our own strength.

It starts with an Upward Focus

12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

It finishes with an Outward Focus

13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.​