Community is Required for Endurance and Growth . . .

I. Straighten Up and Keep Running so Others can be Strengthened by your Faithfulness! (12-13)

II. Urgently Pursue Peace with Others and Holiness that Enhances your Fellowship with God! (14)

III. Watch Over others so they Live in Grace not Bitterness or Worldly Desires! (15-17)

Practical Implications

o What in your life is wearing you down?

o Where do you see something short of peace in your relationships?

o What signs do you see that worldly appetites are crowding out spiritual ones?