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Although we know that no person is created in perfection, we ask our members to follow the words and guidance of Christ in their daily dealings with others. The Lord is honored and the Kingdom expands when these scriptures are followed, and where these teachings are not followed, there is the opportunity for someone to be harmed and impacted negatively. We ask that all of our members commit to and pay special attention to the following Scriptures:
Love one another as Christ loved the church
(Love more and judge less.)
John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” NIV®
Provide timely and respectful feedback directly to others to alleviate wrongs
(Relating to others requires timely and respectful feedback of perceived wrongs so that forgiveness and healing can occur. Buried wrongs lead to resentment and vengeance.)
Matthew 18:15-17 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.” NIV®
Everyone in the kingdom has God- given value
(We are not to devalue anyone, but rather help them to discover their gifts so that they may flourish in their calling. No one gets left behind.)
1 Corinthians 12:7-11 “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.” NIV®
Live committed to serving God, the global community, and others.
(We are committed to serving God, the community, and each other to bring honor to God with our time, talent, and treasure.)
2 Corinthians 9:12-15 “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” NIV®
Commit to lifelong study of God’s Word
(We cannot share or teach the Word when we are unaware of it or its meaning in our lives.)
Ezra 7:9-10 “He had begun his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was on him. 10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.” NIV®
Fulfill Your calling
(It is our vision to help equip everyone to fulfill their calling, as we know something will be missed or lost if not.)
Ephesians 1:18-19 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” NIV®
We must model the Word of Christ to the best of our ability, and although we will never be able to meet all the requirements, we must continually strive to raise the bar to God’s expectations.
As a member of the Fellowship of Marketplace Christians, please commit to learning and fulfilling your calling, and confirm your commitment to learning and improving your relationship with Jesus Christ through the aid of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Used by permission. NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® and NIV® are registered trademarks of Biblica, Inc. Use of either trademark for the offering of goods or services requires the prior written consent of Biblica US, Inc.
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