“Remember People”

2nd Timothy 1:3–5

  1. Introduction
    1. We often value things over people.
    2. People are important!
      1. We tend to value things and use people.
    3. Our society has its values all mixed up!
  2. Remembering People
    1. Look back and remember
      1. God and people are what make life worth living!
    2. Look out and love
      Matthew 22:36–40

      36“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’

      Footnotes:
      a Deut. 6:5
      b Lev. 19:18

      Colossians 3:12–14

      12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

      1. Love means doing well for.
      2. Followers of Jesus need to reflect Jesus!
        QUESTION: What act of love is Jesus asking you to demonstrate?
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    3. Look up and honor
      Matthew 22:36-38

      36“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38This is the first and greatest commandment.

      1. The Church needs to live its values.
        1. When there is no distinction between the lifestyle of a Christian and a non-believer, we are in trouble!
  3. Conclusion
  4. Honoring those who have passed on
  5. Benediction