Mission Statements for a Loving community based on 50 commands in the NT

Children of OUR Father

“WE ARE PEOPLE WHO_______”

LOVE & UNITY

1. Love one another deeply from the heart. (1 Peter 1:22)

2. Love one another as Christ has loved us. (John 13:34)

3. Are devoted to one another in love. (Romans 12:10)

4. Live in harmony with one another. (Romans 12:16)

5. Accept one another, just as Christ accepted us. (Romans 15:7)

KINDNESS & HUMILITY

6. Are kind and compassionate to one another. (Ephesians 4:32)

7. Clothe ourselves with humility toward one another. (1 Peter 5:5)

8. Serve one another humbly in love. (Galatians 5:13)

9. Bear with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2)

10. Greet one another with a holy kiss (a sign of affection and respect).(Romans 16:16)

FORGIVENESS & PATIENCE

11. Forgive one another as the Lord forgave us. (Colossians 3:13)

12. Do not lie to one another. (Colossians 3:9)

13. Do not slander one another. (James 4:11)

14. Do not grumble against one another. (James 5:9)

15. Are patient with one another. (Ephesians 4:2)

ENCOURAGEMENT & EDIFICATION

16. Encourage one another and build one another up. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

17. Spur one another toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24)

18. Admonish one another in wisdom. (Colossians 3:16)

19. Instruct one another. (Romans 15:14)

20. Encourage one another daily. (Hebrews 3:13)

HONOR & RESPECT

21. Honor one another above ourselves. (Romans 12:10)

22. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Ephesians 5:21)

23. Do not show favoritism toward one another. (James 2:1)

24. Confess your sins to one another. (James 5:16)

25. Pray for one another. (James 5:16)

PEACE & RECONCILIATION

26. Make peace with one another. (Mark 9:50)

27. Are at peace with one another. (Romans 12:18)

28. Do not provoke one another. (Galatians 5:26)

29. Are not be angry with one another. (Matthew 5:22)

30. Do not take revenge on one another. (Romans 12:19)

HONESTY & TRANSPARENCY

31. Speak the truth to one another. (Ephesians 4:25)

32. Do not deceive one another. (Zechariah 8:16)

33. Confess our faults to one another. (James 5:16)

34. Do not judge one another unjustly. (Romans 14:13)

35. Are not be arrogant toward one another. (Romans 12:16)

HOSPITALITY & SERVICE

36. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. (1 Peter 4:9)

37. Bear one another’s burdens. (Galatians 6:2)

38. Share with one another. (Hebrews 13:16)

39. Meet one another’s needs. (Acts 2:45)

40. Show concern for one another. (1 Corinthians 12:25)

SPIRITUAL ACCOUNTABILITY

41. Teach one another. (Colossians 3:16)

42. Encourage and comfort one another. (2 Corinthians 1:4)

43. Are examples for one another in holiness. (1 Timothy 4:12)

44. Warn those who are idle and disruptive. (1 Thessalonians 5:14)

45. Correct one another with gentleness. (Galatians 6:1)

LOVE IN ACTION

46. Lay down your life for one another. (1 John 3:16)

47. Do everything in love toward one another. (1 Corinthians 16:14)

48. Do good to one another, especially to believers. (Galatians 6:10)

49. Rejoice with one another in times of joy. (Romans 12:15)

50. Mourn with one another in times of sorrow. (Romans 12:15)