(Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV) And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER 1. We are (Acts 4:32a NASB) And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul… (John 1:12-13 NLT) But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. (Galatians 6:10 NIV) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Ephesians 4:2-6 NIV) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 2. We are a (Acts 4:32b NIV) No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. (Philemon 6 NLT) And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. (Galatians 6:2 NLT) Share each other’s burdens, … obey the law of Christ. 3. We are (Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV) Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. We recognize, no one is . (Ecclesiastes 7:20 NLT) Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins. We relinquish our rights to . (Romans 12:19 MSG) Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. We return for . (1 Peter 3:9 NLT) Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.