The New Man

Colossians 3:12-17

Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 

Colossians 3:12-17 is a wonderful passage that will build you up and give you grace.  

As believers, we are to both cultivate and manifest the qualities of Christ so that we look more like Him. 

The idea of “taking off” the old and “putting on” the new isn’t unique to Colossians. 

Romans 13:12-14 – The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹³ Let us walk properly as in the daytime... [and] ¹⁴ ... put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. 

The passage beings with a beautiful reminder of three things. 

verse 12 – Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, 

Before getting into the actual encouragement, Paul wants to remind them of three things:

• You are God’s chosen ones  

We’ve seen so far in Colossians that:

• God qualified you

• God transferred you

• He reconciled you

• to present you holy and blameless and above reproach

• He made you alive (you were dead)

• He cancelled the record of debt against you & set it aside

• He raised you with Christ

• And you are His chosen ones. 

• He did all of this for you because He chose you before the 

  foundation of the earth.

How can you not be thankful to Him every second of every day?

• You are Holy - The saints and faithful brothers. Who are being presented holy and blameless and above reproach. (this phrase should stick in your mind.) You have been declared not guilty, and you are being made holy. 

• You are Beloved - loved by God. You can relax and know that you are loved by God. What better place is there?

So because of who you are, this is what you should look like. Remember - this list is the effect/result, not the cause of your salvation.

So...Therefore... Because of everything we’ve looked at and who we are in Him,

• Put these (things) on: 

(This is not the checklist to get you there. It’s what someone who has been saved should be intentional about being because this is who you are.)

a. Compassionate Hearts

You should have a heart characterized by compassion The literal meaning of heart is “bowels” or “entrails” 

Meaning, deep in your guts - In the center of who you are - you’re compassionate - you show mercy and concern for others, you’re sensitive
• It’s a divine quality.

Luke 6:36, James 5:11, Matthew 9:36 

Your treatment of others will be a display of mercy, 

Not only is this who you are, but you also need to be intentional about fostering and cultivating this heart attitude.

• There is a flow to the list here.

1. Your treatment of others

2. Your estimate of yourself

3. Your reaction to your treatment by others.

We started with Compassionate Hearts. That’s the inside. The practical outflow of that is

b. Kindness

The idea is providing something beneficial to the person. It’s an act of kindness

Romans 2:4, Titus 3:4, Matthew 11:28-30 (When Jesus said “my yoke is easy” He’s using the same term and idea.) The kind person is as concerned about his neighbors’s good as much as he is his own.

Not harsh. Not hard to bear. The Good Samaritan demonstrated this kind of kindness (Luke 10:25-37)

• How you treat others really matters (all the time - whether someone is watching or not)

c. Humility

In classical greek, this word has a negative connotation, But within Christianity - it becomes a virtue. Humility is the very opposite of pride, which is the root of all evil, according to:

James 4:6, 10 – But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”  Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Ephesians 4:2 – walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, ² with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 

1 Peter 5:5 – Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 

• The humble person thinks he’s proud. 

• The proud person thinks he’s humble. 

So – whenever you think you’re being humble, you’re likely being proud. But don’t start playing the game in your head. Just let it be a check point. If I’m thinking “I’m being the humble one here....” then at best, you’re being prideful about your actions. They may have started right, but they’re certainly at least starting to morph. And while the outside might look great - God looks on the inside, right?

Originally humility was the attitude of slaves. We should be thinking lowly of ourselves because we are lowly.

• Humility is a characteristic of Christ (Philippians 2) 

No one will be compassionate and gentle unless they are laying aside pride.

d. Meekness (essentially) Gentleness

Now - compassion demonstrates itself in kindness. Humility will demonstrate itself in meekness

• Meekness is a willingness to suffer injury rather than inflict it.

e. Patience

Patience is not complaining and not being irritated

• The truly patient person doesn’t get angry at others. 

At their foolishness, when They’re being an idiot, when they don’t learn or get it , when they’re unteachable or prideful. It doesn’t get to you. You’re infinitely patient. 

• God is patient too, right?
Jesus was described this way as well.

1 Peter 2:23 – When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 

1 Timothy 1:16 – But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 

Only because of God’s patience are we saved in the first place.

Verse 13 is the next one in the list but it’s of special note. It gets a little more emphasis.

f. Enduring/Forgiving

Endurance on one side of the coin

Forgiving on the other - these two are closely related like the other pairs. 

The literal meaning of the verb is “to be gracious” - here: being a forgiving person.

As a church, we must be a gracious, mutually forgiving fellowship.

• We will sin against each other because we are human and, while we no longer have the sin nature, are still living in the actual flesh, which is sinful. It simply will happen. 

Our old master still tries to persuade us to follow Him. Sometimes we listen too much. 

We don’t have to - he’s not our master any more.

• We must forgive each other. 

You did far worse to Christ and He forgave you before you were born. He not only forgave you, but He took the punishment for everything you would do.

Christians who are truly patient will manifest this attitude by:

1. A willingness to endure faults or irritants

2. A willingness to forgive those that you have a grievance against (even if it’s valid)

We extend forgiveness even to those unworthy

The pattern is Christ.

• Even if the complaint is legitimate - you still forgive.

Forgiveness is well defined in Colossians 2:13-14 – And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, ¹⁴ by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

All of these things I have against you? I set them aside. Cancelled. As if they didn’t happen.

Why? Because Christ forgave me. He set aside what happened to me. How could I not do the same?

• Our forgiveness of others is based on our own forgiveness.

2. The Final Garment: Love

THis is agape love. The love of God. 

John 13:34 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. ³⁵ By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” 

• Love is the most important characteristic in a believer’s life. 

It’s the characteristic you put on over all the others. The list of other characteristics are the concrete expressions of love. Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-7. These two passages go together so well to help us understand God’s Word by reading God’s Word.

1 John 4:10 – In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

There’s your ultimate definition of love. HE LOVED US!

Here’s what love does:

• Love Binds

It keeps everything together. It’s what knits us together. It’s a fastener - a bond. 

• Love Harmonizes

It’s the bond of perfectness. We see the same word in Colossians 1:28 - to present everyone mature in Christ. 

It’s like a symphony - beautiful music - people come to watch/hear

Now out of all of this flow the Three Priorities of the New Man

These are three things that you should be making a priority in your life.

3. The Ruler (the Peace of Christ)

Peace - an agreement, treaty, bond, - an attitude of rest and security.

• We are at peace with God.

Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:7 

The term Rule - like an umpire deciding the outcome

The guide, the rule, the standard that you use when making decisions.

Two questions that help you think rightly and use this as a “guide”

1. Does this perpetuate your union with Jesus? (does this draw me closer to Christ?)

2. Will this leave me with deep, abiding peace in my heart?

Remember: Sin offends Christ – you are at peace with Him, so sin will shatter or (at best) diminish your security in your salvation (2 Peter 1:5-11)

• Let peace influence everything else.

Peace should overrides everything else. It rules. Whatever else is going on – let peace rule.

(a parenthesis: be thankful)

Thankfulness is a constant theme in Colossians

Our attitude of gratitude should be our response to who He is and ALL He has done for us.

• Ungratitude is the attitude of the unbeliever (Romans 1:21)

  How can you not be thankful for forgiveness and the peace that comes as a result.

• Let thankfulness become a habit.

  Your prayers should start and end with thanksgiving. 

• Thankfulness to God should permeate everything. 

  It should be one of the dominant vibes of your life. It will overflow into everything else.  

The second of the three priorities is

• The Dweller (the Word of Christ)

The word Dwell means to live, or to dwell in. To move in, unpack, and live there.

The Word of Christ is Scripture. The Word should dwell in your heart, not just as someone who stops in from time to time, but operating as a powerful force. in your heart.

• It’s the revelation of God - the Bible. 

• You must be saturated with Scripture - (cut me and I’ll Bleed Bible, right?)

Results of this: 

• Teaching

The experience of the Word isn’t just individual, it’s corporate Using the wisdom found in Scripture, we should teach each other. 

• How often does what you’re reading in Scripture enter into your daily conversations?

The word dwells richly when its fullness is received. You can’t be content with just a little bit. If you’re satisfied, the word isn’t richly dwelling. Because when and if it is, you’ll want more.

It’s probably the one good addiction you’ll ever have! 

• Admonishing

This is “to advise someone concerning the dangerous consequences of some happening or action—a warning.’ To warn but in a gentle, way. To give friendly, sincere advice. It’s bringing the full weight of the Scriptures to bear on someone’s life. It’s the most loving thing you can do.

• Singing

When the Spirit lives in you, there is emotion generated 

• It WILL result in singing. Woe to you if you don’t want to sing. (we’re commanded to in Scripture.)

This is one of the responses of the Word and the Peace working together.

Look at the Psalms - over half of them mention singing

These Psalms all mention singing: 5, 7, 9, 13, 18, 21, 27, 30, 33, 47, 51, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 71, 75, 81, 84, 89, 92, 95. 96, 98, 100, 101, 104, 105, 108, 119, 135, 137, 138, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149

You can’t tell me that a believer shouldn’t sing.

“Well I don’t like to sing,” some people say.  Really? Wow! I’m sorry, but I just don’t get that. 

• Singing is one of the responses of the heart that is saved, forgiven, has the peace of Christ and is saturated with His Word.

• Our worship must be rooted in the Word. It must come primarily from Scripture.

It should also be directed to God, right? (this keeps you from misunderstanding worship - it’s not about you. It’s not to draw others in. It’s not to entertain you. It’s to worship God.)

in your hearts - to God. 

It must be out of the overflow of the heart.

If worship is Scriptural, doctrinal, and God-focused, it will certainly help you fulfill seeking and setting your mind on things that are above, where Christ is, right?

5. The Bottom Line verse 17

Here’s the simplest rule you could ever come up with.

• The Name of The Lord Jesus

Whether in word or deed - in the name of the Lord Jesus

1 Corinthians 10:31 Romans 13:14 ...put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. 

• If we truly put on the Lord Jesus Christ - we’ll look more like Him

This more broad idea is the summary of the entire passage - not just your Christian worship, but your entire life should be conducted in Christ’s name. 

Remember, it’s not about a list of rules. We are His representatives. We act in His name, on His behalf

2 Corinthians 5:20 – Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Reflection Questions

Here are my Questions for you:

• Are these things characteristic of me?

• How often does what you’re reading in Scripture enter into your daily conversations?

• How are you teaching and admonishing?

• Do you love to sing?

• Have you expressed non-love to anyone here?

• Is thankfulness a habit for you?

• Does this represent Christ?

• Am I categorizing my life? Sacred & Secular?

• Can you say I am doing this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ?

Put it to DEATH!!!

Colossians 3:1-11

Colossians paints a Beautiful picture of Jesus. It’s a great theology of who Christ is. Commentators describe it as “ A Relentless Christology.” In this passage - there are three imperatives (commands). And a couple of lists.

Remember - it’s not a checklist to be saved. It’s not a checklist to a “higher experience” in Christ.

But because you’ve been saved - this is who you are.  This is how you should live.This is what your life should look like. We should strive to look more like Jesus every day. 

The first imperative.

1. Put these to Death

Imperative 1: ⁵ put to death therefore what is earthly in you:

The Greek word is nekroo - put to death

Definition of “put to death” – to cease completely from activity, with the implication of extreme measures taken to guarantee that these things stop —The idea is whatever it takes, these things will cease in my life.

The “already/not yet” vibe that exists in the Bible.

Hebrews 10:14 – For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. 

You are already made perfect, but also being made perfect at the same time. 

We have died to sin’s penalty, but the power of sin can still be strong 

Our flesh is weak. That is why we must continually put sin to death by yielding to the Holy Spirit.

“Therefore” links 5-11 with 1-4 - it’s all a cohesive flow.

Because you share in Christ’s death and resurrection

Because your life is hidden with Him

Because you will one day be revealed when He comes in glory

Because you’re constantly focused on Christ and heaven

You must kill sin in your life.

• You must separate from the sinful patterns of your former life.

What are they?

The List: 

• sexual immorality, 

• impurity, 

• passion, 

• evil desire, and 

• covetousness, which is idolatry.

• The idea here is eliminating everything in your life that is contrary to godliness.

When Paul tells us to “put to death” he’s using a special figure of speech that means you are to kill the sins that are associated with the members of your body. Not actually the members of your body. 

There were, in the middle ages - people who would go around punishing themselves for their sin.

• Let the inside be controlled by the Spirit and the body’s actions will follow.

Matthew 12:34 – overflow of the heart the mouth speaks

The lists are sample lists - they are not comprehensive. They do include some of the more intense versions of sin. 

This first list (verse 5) moves from the acts, to the motives.

immorality (the act)- porneia - sexual sin. to engage in sexual immorality of any kind

Any form of sex or sexual activity outside of marriage would fit here.

1 Corinthians 6:18 – Flee from sexual immorality... 

impurity (the motive)- goes beyond the act to evil thoughts and intentions of the mind.

Matthew 5:28 – everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

passion - this is sexual passion set loose in the body (the act).    

evil desire - sexual lust created in the mind (the motive).

“The devil made me do it” - this phrase was phrase popularized by Flip Wilson about 30 years ago. Sorry, but it’s simply not true. The devil did not make you do it.

The word for “desire” in Colossians 3:5 is epithymia. We see the same word in James:

James 1:14-15 – But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. (epythemia) ¹⁵ Then desire (epythemia) when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. 

This “evil impulse - the basic human tendency toward sin, is in you, not an outside source.

covetousness or greed the evil root (motive) from which all these other sins spring.

• Bottom Line: this is all idolatry.  You’re worshiping yourself, not God.

Sexual sin is always linked with idolatry.

Idolatry is worshiping yourself. Desiring more than what God has given you.You need to be content with what you have. With what God has given you. 

John Piper says:

• God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. 

The covetous, greedy, idolatrous person isn’t satisfied in Him. He’s looking for something more.

Why: a. you have died

This looks back to v. 3 – you have died. Died to the old self

You do not have two natures: You were a slave to sin, now you are a slave to righteousness.

But - you live in the sin-influenced body of flesh. You will have a struggle with sin.

John MacArthur explains it this way: Sin is like a deposed monarch who no longer reigns, nor has the ability to condemn, but works hard to debilitate and devastate all his former subjects.

You were dead, but have been made alive. Through the Spirit, you can conquer the sinful flesh. 

• The Spirit’s weapon is the Word

Ephesians 6:17 – the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

When you are strong in the Word, you overcome the evil one

1 John 2:14 – ...you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

We are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 5:18 – And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 

This is the same as allowing the Word to dwell richly in you

Colossians 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 

We must kill sin by the power of the Spirit through the Word. 

• Putting sin to death is not optional

Puritan Richard Baxter said - kill it before it kills you. 

Why is Paul so emphatic about us putting sin (and specifically these sins) to death?

b. they bring God’s wrath

⁶ On account of these the wrath of God is coming.

Romans 1:8 – For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.

Romans 2:5-8 – But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. ⁶ He will render to each one according to his works: ⁷ to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; ⁸ but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.

• Sin isn’t a joke to God.

It shouldn’t be a joke to us. It shouldn’t be a joke to you. When was the last time you laughed about sin?

When did you last allow a sinful situation entertain you? Was it a TV show you watched where the theme or the situation was sinful? Was it a magazine? A movie? Website?

These things should be a part of your past.

The warning of judgment in this verse emphasizes the need to take seriously the sin in our lives and do away with any and all sinful conduct. It’s vital because God will visit His wrath upon those who continue to practice them. Continuing to practice these is evidence that you’re not saved. 

Putting them to death is possible for a believer. He has given us what we need for this, right?

• God’s wrath is tied directly to His holiness.

It’s the necessary reaction of a holy God to sin. 

• God takes sin seriously. We should too. 

This should point us toward engaging seriously in striving toward holiness.

1 Peter 1:15 - be holy in all your conduct

The second reason we should put these things to death is this:

c. it belongs in your past

⁷ In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.

When you were dead, before God made you alive. Living here refers to your old way of life.

• This is what you WERE. Not what you ARE.

Ephesians 2:1-5 – And you were dead in the trespasses and sins ^{... 4} But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, ⁵ even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 

While v. 6 was the general theological principle Verse 7 now applies it.

• There should be a contrast

There IS a contrast between the way believers live and the way lost people live. It should be obvious that there’s something different about you. (so that when you proclaim the Gospel - your life backs it up)

Charles Spurgeon writes this: Christian - what hast thou to do with sin? Has it not cost you enough already? You got burned once, will you play with fire again? What? You’ve already been in the jaws of the lion, will you step into his den a second time? Have you not had enough of the old serpent? Did he not poison all your veins before? Will you play on the hole of the asp and put your hand over it?
Don’t be so crazy! Don’t be so foolish! Did sin ever give you any real, genuine, deep, lasting pleasure? If it did, then go back to the old drudgery and wear the chain again if it makes you happy. But - since sin never did give you what it promised, but deluded you with lies, don’t get caught in the same trap twice. Be free and let the memory of your former slavery keep you out of that trap again. 

Paul passionately pleas with them to life in a way that honors Christ - in accordance with who they ARE!!

Which brings us to the second imperative:

2. The Old & the New

Imperative 2: ⁸ But now you must put them all away: 

anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. 

• These sins aren’t personal - they’re social

The first list went from acts to motives. It included Personal sins. 

This second list includes “social sins.” Mostly speech. These are corporate

They’re communal. Sins committed against others.

The pattern here is reversed. Staring with motive and moving to the actual acts themselves.

“Put aside” - the idea of taking off dirty clothes. 

In the early church - those getting baptized would take off their old clothes before baptism and after, they would be given a new, white robe.  Paul is reminding them of this. The physical act that pictures the spiritual reality.

Anger - deep, smoldering, resentful bitterness. The settled heart of the angry person. 

wrath - sudden outburst. Fire that flares up briefly then it’s gone. 

They go together - the churning and boiling of anger often shows itself in wrath.

malice - moral evil - the vicious nature which is bent on doing harm to others. 

slander - blasphemia - blasphemy - slander -

Do you know that 

• To slander people is to slander God. 

He created them. (If I create something - a painting, dinner, whatever - and you say it’s awful, you’re insulting me, right?) When we slander people, we slander God’s creations.

Matthew 5:22 – But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.

Slander is a sin – sin is something that God takes seriously. You’re insulting GOD!!! The Holy One - the Creator of the Universe....

Ephesians 5:4 (– Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place 

Imperative #3 - do not lie to one another.

3. The Final (follow up imperative) - do not lie

Jesus is the truth.The Gospel is the truth. We are people of the truth

Lying is not of the truth. It’s part of the old. So it should not be part of the new.

Remember: we are being knit together in love, right? Lying to each other causes that to unravel.

How to win the battle against the flesh:

1. Starve the flesh -

Don’t feed anger or resentment (it’s not about you)

Don’t cater to sexual lust (Romans 13:14 - make noprovision for the flesh) 

2. Crowd it out with God’s grace

Colossians 3:1 - focus on heaven

Philippians 4:8 - think about these things

Colossians 3:16 - saturate yourself in Scripture

It’s not just “I read my verses today” (that’s checklist) - it’s intentionally filling yourself with God’s Word

It’s letting the Word dwell in you richly. 

• God’s Word is the fuel that brings growth.

The goal of knowledge is to be conformed to the image of the one who created Him.

To become more and more like Jesus

Verse 10 - image of its creator - “image” refers to Jesus. 

Christ is the paradigm for the believer’s life.

• The goal is to be like Jesus.

Romans 8:29 – or those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 

That’s our goal because it’s the goal that God has for us as believers.

• A genuine believer WILL be growing toward sanctification. 

If you cannot discern any legitimate spiritual growth, then you have every reason to question your faith. 

4. These Categories don’t matter

¹¹ Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but 

There are implications for the church. There are no categories. There’s no place for snobbery in the body.

We all started out with the same need for Him. The gospel broke down the dividing wall between “classes” or “Jew/Non-Jew” 

• He’s talking about the body of Christ.

The things that used to separate us should not anymore. We’re all equal.

• The differences that exist in the world don’t have any real meaning in the Christian Fellowship.

Christ is all - the high Christology  of Colossians never ends

Christ brings unity because He indwells His people. 

Galatians 3:28 – you are all one in Christ Jesus

Christ is THE great principle of unity. In him all differences merge.

Reflection Questions

• What are you committed to? most committed to?

Are you committed to Christ?

Are you committed to making every effort to look more likeHim? How are you doing that? 

What specific steps are you taking?

• How are you making provision for the flesh?

Are there areas where you’re dabbling in sin?

Are you starting down that path in any way?

• Are you committed to personal holiness? 

1 Peter 1:15 - be holy therefore as He is holy

Do you know what it looks like? Where to look?

Relationships - are your relationships what they should be?

Are your primary relationships with believers who are also committed to holiness?

• Are you going to be obedient or not?

This is the bottom line. You’re either going to be obedient to God’s Word or you aren’t.

The "One Anothers"

In Community with One Another 

(Following Jesus Together)

So last night we looked briefly at the “One Anothers” of the New Testament.  My encouragement to you is to spend some time with each of these verses (and the larger “passage/paragraph” they are found in). So over the coming weeks, study some of these passages with the “one another” in mind and how you can be better engaged and involved in the body of Christ. My hope is that this will help us all to live out the exhortation we find in Hebrews 10:24 – And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.

1. Be at peace with one another - Mark 9:50

Is there anyone you’re not at peace with? If so, it’s your responsibility to do what you can to be at peace with them.

2. Love one another - John 13:34

Is there anyone in our body that you could express love to? Does anyone come to mind? How might you express to them that you love and care about them?

3. We are individually members of one another - Romans 12:5

4. Love with brotherly affection - Romans 12:10

5. Outdo one another in showing honor - Romans 12:10

6. Live in harmony with one another - Romans 12:16

7. Don't judge one another - 14:13

Wait - I thought we were supposed to judge one another and hold each other accountable. What exactly does this mean?

8. Be of the same mind as one another - Romans 15:5-6

9. Accept one another - Romans 15:7

10. Admonish one another - Romans 15:14

11. Greet one another with a holy kiss - Romans 16:16

You might want to look at what this meant culturally and how you can apply it today. If you walked in next week and starting kissing everyone, it might not quite work. 

12. Don't have lawsuits with one another - 1 Corinthians 6:7

13. Spouses don’t deprive one another - 1 Corinthians 7:5

14. Wait for one another at the Lord's table - 1 Corinthians 11:33

15. Care for one another - 1 Corinthians 12:25

16. Serve one another - Galatians 5:13

17. Don't bite and devour one another - Galatians 5:15

18. Don't provoke one another - Galatians 5:26

19. Don't envy one another - Galatians 5:26

20. Bearing with one another - Ephesians 4:2

21. Be kind to one another - Ephesians 4:32

22. Speak to one another in psalms & hymns & spiritual songs - Ephesians 5:19

This doesn’t mean that you’re supposed to have conversations in song. What does it mean?

23. Submitting to one another - Ephesians 5:21

24. Look at one another as more important - Philippians 2:3

25. Do not lie to one another - Colossians 3:9

26. Bearing with one another - Colossians 3:13

How is this different or the same as #20?

27. Teaching and admonishing one another - Colossians 3:16

28. Abound in love for one another - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

29. Comfort one another - 1 Thessalonians  4:18

30. Bear one another's burdens - Galatians 6:2

31. Encourage one another - 1 Thessalonians 5:11

32. Build up one another - 1 Thessalonians 5:11

33. Live in peace with one another - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

34. Don't repay one another with evil - 1 Thessalonians 5:15

35. Seek the good of one another - 1 Thessalonians 5:15

36. Don't hate one another - Titus 3:3

37. Encourage others to love and good deeds - Hebrews 10:23

38. Don't forsake gathering with one another - Hebrews 10:24

39. Do not speak against one another - James 4:11

40. Do not complain against one another - James 5:9

Is there a difference between speaking and complaining?

41. Confess your sins to one another - James 5:16

What exactly does this mean? Do you have to confess all your sins to one specific person?

42. Pray for one another - James 5:16

I think this is pretty self-explanatory, right? Wait - this one goes with the previous one. How do they work together?

43. Fervently love one another from the heart - 1 Peter 1:22

44. Be hospitable to one another without complaint - 1 Peter 4:9

45. Use your spiritual gift in serving one another - 1 Peter 4:10

46. Have humility toward one another - 1 Peter 5:5

47. Have fellowship with one another - 1 John 1:7