Sincere Love of the Brethren

Unfeigned Love of the Brethren: Christians and their love, in the last 9 months have been tested by two things. (1) The advent of a killer virus—which has divided many—and continues to test the sincerity of our love and (2) The division of society, opposing ideologies, governing authorities—also test the sincerity of our love. If you took the time to read today’s bulletin you would have read the statement that Christianity has experienced many aberrations. By definition [aberration: is a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome, A characteristic that deviates from the normal type]. Perhaps none has been so difficult and, in many cases, unique—as those who because of health, or because of choice are now hermits of a sort—we tend to call them “shut-ins”. Paul wrote, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Gal. 6:10). This brings us to the point for this lesson. For every Christian, one part of our service in Christ—Is administering to the needs of others, especially to our brothers and sisters in Christ…