The Interests of Others

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The Interests of Others
2016 IHCC Women’s Retreat
Sheila Abresch



Biblical friends have a genuine love for each other as partakers of grace. (Phil 1:7-8)

1 John 4:11
1 John 3:23
1 Thess 2:8
Phil 1:12, 14, 2:12, 3:1, 13, 17, 4:1, (twice), 8, and 21



Biblical friends are not threatened nor serve with ulterior motives (1:12-18)

Mark 9:33-34
Luke 9:46



Biblical friends are united in spirit intent with on one purpose. (1:27, 2:2)

Ephesians 4:1-3
John 17:20-21

Biblical friends are humble and regard others as more important. ( 2:3)

James 3:16
Philippians 4:2-3
Romans 12:3
Galatians 6:3
Romans 12:10



Biblical friends put aside their own interests for the interests of others. (2:4)

Phil 1:22-25
2 Cor 11:24-28
1 John 3:16



Biblical friends understand the personal relationship they have with each other. (2:1)

Philippians 2:1
1 John 4:13
Philippians 2:5-11