Romans 13:8-10

Christian Living in the community (not the CG)

Last week we talked about Christian living in relation to our government. Today we are going to see what Paul has to say about how we should relate to those people we encounter every day.

Love Fulfills the Law

Romans 13:8-14

This is not a prohibition against a proper use of credit; it is an underscoring of a Christian's obligation to express divine love in all interpersonal relationships (from SonicLight.com)

Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan

In light of both of these passages, who are some of the people in your life (actual people with names) that you would identify as your neighbor?

What have you seen another Christian do for someone lately that demonstrates the kind of love Paul is talking about in this passage in Romans?

What are some of the things that keep us from acting neighborly to others?

Matthew 5:42 Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you. (Jesus)