Serve One Another
Galatians 5:13-16
Rick Thompson

Scripture teaches us the principle of servant-hood.  We are to serve one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:23).  Today we will see that serving others is the essence of strong relationships. 

• Why we need relationships…

There is a theological explanation to why we need each other.

            1.  We were created for relationships

In the creation story, we find an explanation for why we have a need for each other. 

             2.  Need for others is at the very core of our being

             3.  We gain a greater sense of ourselves from our relationships

 When we are in relationship, we learn about ourselves. 

•  Why we struggle in our relationships…

 Just as there is a theological explanation for our need for a relationship, there is also a theological explanation for our struggle in relationships.

             1.  The world is broken

 The result of the fall is catastrophic on human nature as well as creation.

             2.  We are broken

 Our sin is the core reason we struggle in relationships.

•  The solution …

             1.  Look to the one who took the hit for our brokenness

             2.  Rely on His Spirit

             3.   Follow His example

             4.  Serve others as He has