The more effectual advancement of Christ's kingdom in the world (John 13:31-35; John 17:11-21).3. HOW ARE WE TO PREFER ONE BEFORE ANOTHER?1. But it is more agreeable to the context to render, "In yielding, or giving honour to each other, taking the lead," i.e., Let every one of you so love the brethren as to set an example of true Christian courtesy.(W. But as a man, while cherishing affection for every man, is required also to have special affection or his country, near kindred, and very specially his parents, wife, and children; so a Christian is required to cultivate a peculiar affection towards his fellow-Christians.I. Leighton. Expressed by outward signs (Genesis 42:6; Acts 26:25).II. In a few short, crisp verses Paul sums up all that is necessary to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord and in verse 12 we are encouraged to Rejoice in … Honor one another above yourselves. Preserve peace.2. Leighton.Good words do more than hard speeches, as the sunbeams, without any noise, will make the traveller cast off his cloak, which all the blustering winds could not do, but only make him bind it closer to him.(Abp. HOW ARE WE TO PREFER ONE BEFORE ANOTHER?1. Love here is within a sacred enclosure, being more conscious of a common interest, and more profoundly affected by the joy or grief, the success or failure of any one within the circle. ‘Let agape be genuine…; philos one another with storge.’ We return then in Romans 12:10 to the notion of loving one another. Brotherly love avoids saying or doing anything that would offend the modesty or honour of a brother. They are "all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." It will —1. )In honour preferring one another. It is based on the very heart of the doctrine of salvation, and is an essential and indispensable characteristic of being saved from our sins and being reconciled to God. It would tend to the cultivation of the grace of humility.Lessons: 1. —I. The second half of our verse takes us further in the brotherly love. For you did not receive a spirit that makes us a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. I. (1)Authority (1 Peter 2:17).(2)Superiority. Tyson. V10 has two exhortations to love one another. In giving faithful counsel, and, if need be, faithful reproof to others.5. And as every one may lawfully covet earnestly the best gifts, so every one ought to endeavour so to excel in all goodness. To do him any wrong was to begetA kindness from him; for his heart was rich,Of such fine mould, that if you sowed thereinThe seed of hate, it blossomed charity." Jonathan for David.(E. It is an example of holy living, but it goes much deeper into the heart of being a Christian. Alas, how little do we see of this! Beveridge. 5/4/2008. This Week ... "Be devoted to each other like a loving family." But they are still my enemies. Beveridge. The grace of God does not destroy natural affection, but increases and purifies.1. Dr. Arnold at Rugby, trying to elevate the standard of character there, found this difficulty - indifference about evil. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. It all boils down to the fact that true brotherly love is seen when we put others before ourself. Well! By having a just esteem of others' excellencies (1 Peter 2:17).3. This affection may often be seen strongly in those who are strangers to true religion.II. Some translations read “brotherly affection” or “family affection,” but it could really be “brotherly love”. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)Thou hast injured God (Matthew 6:14, 15). The apostle's meaning is not that, in respect to honour, we are to strive to excel or to anticipate each other; although of course there is a sphere for legitimate rivalry. 2. This does not means sin must be condoned or overlooked, but means that no brother or sister in Christ is rejected or given up on. (1)Thou canst not say that they are more wicked than thyself (1 Timothy 1:15). Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. Sign up for our emails and use it to grow in your faith as well as to encourage others. It was doubtless in anticipation of the manifestation of this affection.2. By spiritual new birth a soul is born into the family of God. In bearing and forbearing much, and in readily forgiving.4. Beveridge. This peaceful relation may be secured: 1. On this account it is more jealous of the character and reputation of its objects, because of the consciousness that anything disreputable on the part of one brings discredit, on the whole. Cherish no evil towards a brother. It springs from higher and purer motives — from love to God and a sincere endeavour to obey the command of Christ, that "we should love one another."2. Truthfulness and sincerity are much needed. THE GROUND OR REASON OF THIS SPECIAL BROTHERLY AFFECTION. They wronged me. Jonathan for David.(E. John in his first letter goes into this more deeply. ITS SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS.1. Be kindly affectioned, &c.— Perhaps the extremely expressive words of the original might justly be rendered, Delight in the tenderest fraternal affection to each other. As you look at v10-13 it gives a long list of Christian duties. By having a just esteem of others' excellencies (1 Peter 2:17).3. We want more discrimination. (1)Authority (1 Peter 2:17).(2)Superiority. The word used by Paul in the NIV translation is be 'devoted' to our brother, and the love we are to show them is that of a brother to a brother or a sister. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (1)Thou canst not say that they are more wicked than thyself (1 Timothy 1:15). Leighton.Good words do more than hard speeches, as the sunbeams, without any noise, will make the traveller cast off his cloak, which all the blustering winds could not do, but only make him bind it closer to him.(Abp. Expressed by outward signs (Genesis 42:6; Acts 26:25).II. Romans 12:10. 2. Speaker: Jeff Parks. In bearing and forbearing much, and in readily forgiving.4. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, &c.] This is one branch of that love, before advised to, which should be unfeigned, and without guile and deceit. Then we must seek to improve in such family love, and truly see other believers as our brothers and sisters in Christ. But we are not to limit our attentions to them. - C.H.I. 15). It commences "Our Father, which art in heaven ...". John Piper )Brotherly loveE. In giving faithful counsel, and, if need be, faithful reproof to others.5. Joseph.2. Expressed by outward signs (Genesis 42:6; Acts 26:25).II. Subscribe to the weekly sermon from Keep Believing Ministries. Having told the glorious expectation which follows from this privileged relationship with God by saying that it means we will be brought into his eternal glory, when we shall be like him and see him as he is, John goes on to say that this means we have a holy seed which hates sin, and this is illustrated, and shows that we are truly born of God and children of God, by the love we have for our brothers and sisters in Christ - 1 John 3: 10b "Anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of God; nor is anyone who does not love his brother" - that is a fellow believer. Be not wise in your own conceits." We need to search our hearts to see where we fall short of obedience and practice of this brotherly love. Beveridge.I. Leighton. The doctrine of new birth is all about being born again with new spiritual life, and being brought into a family â the family of God. Resentment is almost sure to beget resentment. Nov 28, 2004. (1)Authority (1 Peter 2:17).(2)Superiority. )In honour preferring one another. Joseph.2. )Brotherly loveE. Grace has done little for those who indulge in the same feelings as unregenerate worldlings. PEACEFULNESS. Romans 12:10, KJV: "Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;" )Brotherly loveE. He tells us that Cain proved he was not born of God because he hated and murdered his brother Abel. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)Their sins cannot absolve thee from thy duty.3. THE WAYS IN WHICH THIS AFFECTION WILT SHOW ITSELF.1. There is too mush pride even in the Church of Christ - pride of rank, pride of wealth, pride of learning. The world's morality says, Take care of self. Blencowe, M.A., Bp. In the honourable preference of one another; in lowliness of mind, esteeming others better than ourselves.2. By accounting all others better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3; Isaiah 65:5).III. —I. In giving faithful counsel, and, if need be, faithful reproof to others.5. By accounting all others better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3; Isaiah 65:5).III. The grace of God does not destroy natural affection, but increases and purifies.1. Bound up in this life is the characteristic of love â the love which is in God. "Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not" (ver. And as every one may lawfully covet earnestly the best gifts, so every one ought to endeavour so to excel in all goodness. Tyson. Passage: Romans 12:10-11. Watch Queue Queue. Revenge; Romans 12:10-12 Family Secrets; Romans 12:10-16 Reflections on a Mission Trip; Romans 12:14-21 Getting Along -- When It Is Hard; HOMILETICS. THE WAYS IN WHICH THIS AFFECTION WILT SHOW ITSELF.1. (3)Their sins cannot absolve thee from thy duty.3. The ESV translates the first part of Romans 12:2 this way: “Do not be conformed to this world.” Simple, clear, and concise. )Kindness, words of: their influenceAbp. But as a man, while cherishing affection for every man, is required also to have special affection or his country, near kindred, and very specially his parents, wife, and children; so a Christian is required to cultivate a peculiar affection towards his fellow-Christians.I. The grace of God does not destroy natural affection, but increases and purifies.1. Sympathy for the perishing brought Jesus Christ to earth. SermonAudio.com - Romans 12 Sermons. Romans 12:10. ... Sermon. Sermons from Romans What About Those Who Never Hear The Gospel? It springs from higher and purer motives — from love to God and a sincere endeavour to obey the command of Christ, that "we should love one another."2. On this account it is more jealous of the character and reputation of its objects, because of the consciousness that anything disreputable on the part of one brings discredit, on the whole. While it seeks first the happiness of those most near and dear, it embraces also all who are of the household of faith.III. The analogy is of the human family. The family of God, all true believers, are members of one family, the family of God, and in this new life we have been raised to, the seed of love, the love of God, and the love of Christ demonstrated so powerfully in his sacrifice on the cross, is embedded in that life. The apostle's meaning is not that, in respect to honour, we are to strive to excel or to anticipate each other; although of course there is a sphere for legitimate rivalry. The grace of God does not destroy natural affection, but increases and purifies.1. (11) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. It is also more sensitive, because of its greater intensity, being painfully alive to things which outside that sacred circle would hardly be considered worthy of notice.2. Motivation—Finding Your "It" Showing And Receiving Love. Joseph.2. They are "all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." 2. (1)Thou knowest not but their iniquity was thy good, as in Joseph's brethren. IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE IN SOME MEASURE KINDLY AFFECTIONED ONE TO THE OTHER, WITHOUT HAVING THAT LOVE OF WHICH THE APOSTLE SPEAKS. II. HOW ARE WE TO PREFER ONE BEFORE ANOTHER? It will —1. It is also more sensitive, because of its greater intensity, being painfully alive to things which outside that sacred circle would hardly be considered worthy of notice.2. We are not only to "weep with them that weep," but also "rejoice with them that do rejoice.". It is more certain, more steady.5. They are "all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." Christian ministers need to think more of the humbler members of their congregations, while they do not neglect the spiritual welfare of the rich. In a constant kindness, obligingness, and courteousness; teaching us to avoid everything which is grating and painful to the feelings of others.3. )Brotherly loveE. In a constant kindness, obligingness, and courteousness; teaching us to avoid everything which is grating and painful to the feelings of others.3. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. THE HONOUR DONE TO OTHERS.1. Love here is within a sacred enclosure, being more conscious of a common interest, and more profoundly affected by the joy or grief, the success or failure of any one within the circle. They are "all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." Preserve peace.2. The special reasons are —1. Manifest ourselves Christians.(Bp. Love here is within a sacred enclosure, being more conscious of a common interest, and more profoundly affected by the joy or grief, the success or failure of any one within the circle. (1)Thou knowest not but their iniquity was thy good, as in Joseph's brethren. It is founded on important doctrine, and can not be separated from it. The word φιλόστοργος expresses properly the strong natural affection between parents and children. Manifest ourselves Christians.(Bp. It is the same word used for the city of brotherly love — philadelphia. That the mutual oversight and care necessary to promote each other's spiritual perfection might be ensured (Philippians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Hebrews 10:24; Colossians 3:16; Galatians 5:13). The world's hatred (John 15:18, 19; Mark 10:28-30). Manifest ourselves Christians.(Bp. The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children." In love and honour outdoing each other. And as every one may lawfully covet earnestly the best gifts, so every one ought to endeavour so to excel in all goodness. "Recompense to no man evil for evil" (ver. In praying for others.IV. 5/25/2008. Do not go an inch beyond it. Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. 3. "In honour preferring one another" (Philippians 2:3). "In honour preferring one another" (Philippians 2:3). ITS SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS.1. Expressed by outward signs (Genesis 42:6; Acts 26:25).II. THE HONOUR DONE TO OTHERS.1. Select options. The rule of our activity in love is to remember the love of Christ for us when he died on the cross to save us, and also to remember Christ's continuous love and grace toward us which never fails, in spite of the horrid characteristics he sees in our life and behaviour. Beveridge.I. This is one of the essentials of life which God bound up in creation, which still endures, though corrupted and spoilt by sin. Such love is a love which defends our brother in Christ; cares for him or her when they are in trouble or in need; forgives our brother or sister when they sin, and specially when they sin against us in particular, and for this the words of Jesus to his disciples are so relevant. 2. As we go on reading his first letter we come to 1 John 4: 7-8 where he tells us âDear friends, let us love one another, for love is of God. Jonathan for David.(E. THE WAYS IN WHICH THIS AFFECTION WILT SHOW ITSELF.1. Abhor that which is evil; Be a good hater. In the honourable preference of one another; in lowliness of mind, esteeming others better than ourselves.2. Blencowe, M.A., Bp. It aims at higher ends — the glory of God, and the spiritual good of those we love.3. (2)Thou hast injured God (Matthew 6:14, 15). The apostle Peter gives the same teaching in 1 Peter 1: 22 "Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply from the heart.". Stay in Your Lane. This affection may often be seen strongly in those who are strangers to true religion.II. Select options. )Kindness, words of: their influenceAbp. The model for this love is the example furnished by Him who is "the Firstborn among many brethren" (John 15:12, 13; 1 John 3:16; Ephesians 4:32; Ephesians 5:1, 2). There is a natural affection in man's heart — the love of parents and children, brothers and sisters. WHY SHOULD WE DO SO? Our responsibility is kind behavior. In bearing and forbearing much, and in readily forgiving. In a constant kindness, obligingness, and courteousness; teaching us to avoid everything which is grating and painful to the feelings of others.3. II. Like most, if not all, essential doctrines in the blessing of salvation, this one is illustrated by an earthly and human example and analogy. BE KINDLY AFFECTIONED. HOW GREATLY IS THIS AFFECTION EXALTED WHEN GRAFTED WITH A HIGHER PRINCIPLE OF CHRISTIAN LOVE. No other command can be performed without this (Romans 13:10). "Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head." There are times He calls us to be selfless…. The more effectual advancement of Christ's kingdom in the world (John 13:31-35; John 17:11-21). Romans 1:1. Tyson.All men are objects of God's compassion; and we are required to approve ourselves His children by manifesting a like spirit of love towards all men (Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:25-37). Beveridge. We can learn a lot about honor in Romans 12. Expressed by outward signs (Genesis 42:6; Acts 26:25).II. The world's hatred (John 15:18, 19; Mark 10:28-30). —I. That the mutual oversight and care necessary to promote each other's spiritual perfection might be ensured (Philippians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Hebrews 10:24; Colossians 3:16; Galatians 5:13).II. Emulousness to take the lead in showing respect to the brethren. Blencowe, M.A. THE GROUND OR REASON OF THIS SPECIAL BROTHERLY AFFECTION. (3)Their sins cannot absolve thee from thy duty.3. Your kindness will be like coals of fire to melt his hardened heart, just as Jacob's prudent act of kindness, following on his prayer, turned away the anger of his injured brother Esau. The word φιλόστοργος expresses properly the strong natural affection between parents and children. Sympathy is a Christ-like quality. (2)Thou hast injured God (Matthew 6:14, 15). It is more certain, more steady.5. SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES, to practise it.1. Romans 12:10. What an example is that of Cranmer! John applies this in 1 John 3: 14-16 where we read âWe know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Why the Gift of Prophecy Is Not the Usual Way of Knowing God’s Will. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.â So we learn from this that the character of the family of God is love and loving as God has loved us. IV. They wronged me. ITS SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS.1. Part of this being deference and respect we show to others, giving place to them in the fellowship. It is also more sensitive, because of its greater intensity, being painfully alive to things which outside that sacred circle would hardly be considered worthy of notice.2. Manifest ourselves Christians.(Bp. The model for this love is the example furnished by Him who is "the Firstborn among many brethren" (John 15:12, 13; 1 John 3:16; Ephesians 4:32; Ephesians 5:1, 2). WHY SHOULD WE DO SO? Blencowe, M.A., Bp. Also it is concerned with the atmosphere which exists in the church. 2. Joseph.2. )Brotherly loveW. THE GROUND OR REASON OF THIS SPECIAL BROTHERLY AFFECTION. The apostle's meaning is not that, in respect to honour, we are to strive to excel or to anticipate each other; although of course there is a sphere for legitimate rivalry. II. Beveridge. SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES, to practise it.1. But they are still my enemies. Taking the lead, showing the example in giving honour. On this account it is more jealous of the character and reputation of its objects, because of the consciousness that anything disreputable on the part of one brings discredit, on the whole. It spreads wide. In bearing and forbearing much, and in readily forgiving.4. It will —1. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. Beveridge. IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE IN SOME MEASURE KINDLY AFFECTIONED ONE TO THE OTHER, WITHOUT HAVING THAT LOVE OF WHICH THE APOSTLE SPEAKS. There is a natural affection in man's heart — the love of parents and children, brothers and sisters. The word φιλόστοργος expresses properly the strong natural affection between parents and children. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. )Brotherly loveW. PRINCIPLE FOR PEACE - Vss. (3)Their sins cannot absolve thee from thy duty.3. Kindly or family affection. III. This injunction of the Apostle searches our hearts, and we must not be shy away from allowing this to be its impact on us. WHY SHOULD WE DO SO? Sermons.com provides sermon illustrations, sermons, powerpoint and worship resources, and children's sermons & bulletins. In the first place there is the idea of thinking of others as better than ourselves, and being humble. Jonathan for David.(E. But they are still my enemies. The word φιλόστοργος expresses properly the strong natural affection between parents and children. By accounting all others better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3; Isaiah 65:5).III. But they are still my enemies. What is genuine love? —I. Tyson. It was doubtless in anticipation of the manifestation of this affection.2. Scripture: Romans 12:1. Φιλόστοργοι , kindly affectioned ) στοργὴ , the spiritual love of brethren .— προηγούμενοι , [Engl. And as every one may lawfully covet earnestly the best gifts, so every one ought to endeavour so to excel in all goodness. IN HONOUR PREFERRING ONE ANOTHER. Blencowe, M.A. It springs from higher and purer motives — from love to God and a sincere endeavour to obey the command of Christ, that "we should love one another.". Beveridge. Paul lays down three rules for the guidance of Christians towards each other. (3)Thou art to hate their sins, yet love them (Psalm 99:8).2. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. In giving faithful counsel, and, if need be, faithful reproof to others.5. Beveridge. The more effectual advancement of Christ's kingdom in the world (John 13:31-35; John 17:11-21).3. Tyson.All men are objects of God's compassion; and we are required to approve ourselves His children by manifesting a like spirit of love towards all men (Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:25-37). The special reasons are —1. )LinksRomans 12:10 NIVRomans 12:10 NLTRomans 12:10 ESVRomans 12:10 NASBRomans 12:10 KJVRomans 12:10 Bible AppsRomans 12:10 ParallelRomans 12:10 Biblia ParalelaRomans 12:10 Chinese BibleRomans 12:10 French BibleRomans 12:10 German BibleRomans 12:10 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)Virtue (Proverbs 12:26).2. The word φιλόστοργος expresses properly the strong natural affection between parents and children. It aims at higher ends — the glory of God, and the spiritual good of those we love.3. By meeting enmity with kindness. But it is more agreeable to the context to render, "In yielding, or giving honour to each other, taking the lead," i.e., Let every one of you so love the brethren as to set an example of true Christian courtesy.(W. By having modest thoughts of ourselves (Proverbs 26:12).2. But they are still my enemies. In the second place there is an idea of not seeking honour for ourselves, but rather seeking in all things to promote the honour of others in the church fellowship, putting them forward, and doing this by example. All Christian Churches ought to love each other because under the rule of the same King. They are "all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." This affection may often be seen strongly in those who are strangers to true religion.II. It aims at higher ends — the glory of God, and the spiritual good of those we love.3. Each Christian should defend his brother, help the weak, and regard all with unbounded charity. Anyone who does not love remains in death. In desiring one another's good (1 Timothy 2:1). Beveridge.I. By accounting all others better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3; Isaiah 65:5).III. Our love is to be unfeigned and genuine. Beveridge.I. The more effectual advancement of Christ's kingdom in the world (John 13:31-35; John 17:11-21).3. Their common special relationship to God and through Him to each other. )In honour preferring one another. Beveridge.I. (2)Thou hast injured God (Matthew 6:14, 15). WHY SHOULD WE DO SO? (3)Thou art to hate their sins, yet love them (Psalm 99:8).2. On this account it is more jealous of the character and reputation of its objects, because of the consciousness that anything disreputable on the part of one brings discredit, on the whole. The apostle's meaning is not that, in respect to honour, we are to strive to excel or to anticipate each other; although of course there is a sphere for legitimate rivalry.