Living to Please God (II) - Brotherly Love

Introduction:
Here Paul speaks about brotherly love. What is "brotherly love"? Answer: Philadelphia - brother by birth. (Luke 8:21) There are two characteristics of Christian brotherly love to recognize:
A. It is Christian self-denying love as applied to the family of God
B. It is a vital and essential mark of a true and living faith (I John 3:14)

In this passage, Paul lays out the following topics for us to consider:

I. Qualities of brotherly love

1. We are God-taught grace. (v9)
   a. To be taught by God is to be taught by the indwelling Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:12-16)
   b. This is in the nature of being a Christian (1 John 3:9-10 ESV)

2. It is an observable grace. (v10)

3. It is a growing grace. (v10)

II. Applications of brotherly love (v11)

1. Live a quiet life
   a. Get stirred up about a quiet life
   b. It's not separating ourselves from humanity but rather to live an unhurried life

2. Mind your own business

3. Work with your hands

III. Fruits of brotherly love

1. A good witness
2. A productive live (v12)

Conclusion