Unit G

Relating to People

Sections

31. Love
    1. Loving Others
       • What love is
       • Love others as you love yourself – which sums up God’s law
       • Love your enemies and do good to them
    2. Showing Mercy
       • Show mercy – and God will show you mercy
       • Forgive others and God will forgive you
    3. Further Things to Do
       • Be humble, gentle and patient
       • Be generous and share with others
    4. Things to Avoid
       • Avoid anger
       • Do not hate
       • Do not murder

32. Justice
    1. General
       • Act justly
       • Do what is right
       • Do not show favoritism
    2. Honesty
       • Speak the truth
       • Act honestly
       • Do not steal, lie or deceive
    3. Caring For the Needy
       • Defend the cause of the needy
       • Provide the needy with food and clothing
       • Treat foreigners the same as your native-born
       • Caring for the needy is a vital part of true religion

33. Wisdom
    1. Wisdom through God
       • Fearing God is the beginning of wisdom
       • Ask God for wisdom
       • Obeying God’s commands brings wisdom
    2. Wisdom through Others
       • Pay attention to instruction
       • Take notice of correction
    3. Wise Speech
       • Be quick to listen and slow to speak
       • Use few words
       • Speak graciously
       • Remember that our words are determined by our “heart”
    4. Foolishness
       • Fools spurn and lack wisdom
       • Foolishness involves acting contrary to God

34. Common Relationships
    1. Spouses
       • Husbands should love their wives
       • Wives should submit to their husbands
       • Do not commit adultery
    2. Parents and Children
       • Parents should care for their children
       • Parents should teach their children about God and his deeds, inspiring them to trust and obey God
       • Children are to honor their parents
       • Children are to obey their parents
    3. Citizens and Governing Authorities
       • Citizens should obey the governing authorities, which are established by God
       • Governing authorities should act and rule according to God’s laws
    4. Servants and Masters
       • Servants should be obedient
       • Masters must treat servants justly

35. Spreading the Gospel
    1. Tell People the Gospel
       • Tell people the gospel message about Jesus Christ
       • Tell all people, everywhere
    2. What Things to Explain
       • Explain who Jesus Christ is
       • Tell people the results of Jesus Christ’s death
       • Tell people how they should respond
    3. How to Spread the Gospel
       • Present the gospel accurately and plainly
       • Spread the gospel bravely with God’s help
       • Act in a way that is consistent with the gospel
    4. Insights on the Gospel
       • The gospel is not dependent on our presentation of it – but on the Holy Spirit and God’s power
       • There are many ready to respond to the gospel

 ➜Major headings in: Unit G

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