A Community of Believers

Scripture

let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse them from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us firmly hold the profession of our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works. Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but let us exhort one another, especially as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:22-25 MEV)

Observation

1. Let us draw near to God with a sincere true heart.

A.Sincere- free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.

genuine; real: a sincere effort to improve; a sincere friend.

pure; unmixed; unadulterated.

B. true- real; genuine; authentic: true gold; true feelings.

sincere; not deceitful: a true interest in someone's welfare.

firm in allegiance; loyal; faithful; steadfast: a true friend.

2. Let us hold fast firmly the profession of our hope and faith.

3. Let us consider how to stimulate, stir up, spur one another to love and good works and deeds.

4. Let us encourage, exhort one another 

A. Encourage- to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.

B. exhort- to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently.

to give urgent advice, recommendations, or warnings.

I am a member of a community of faith.  Let us not let me.  Western Christianity is too individualistic.  It is a community, family, body of believers.

Application

I have a  responsibility to the commute of faith not just to myself.

I am to function in a body and in submission to leadership, in using my gifts, in serving where needed.  I need to did to self and serve in the body.

Prayer

Enable me to die to self and to serve in the community of believers