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2006 - Touchet Baptist Church, Touchet, Washington - Pastor Mike Paulson - 2006
Expounding the way of God more perfectly - Acts 18:26 - with the Scriptures Rightly Divided - II Timothy 2:15
Paul and Toward "Others"
Part I

In order to truly follow Paul as stated in Philippians 4:9, we truly need to see how he handled 'others,' including the 'enemy.'

We must even rightly divide Paul - is he talking TO Jews, Gentiles or saved folks?  See I Corinthians 10:32.

When he mentions neighbour, he is talking about the brethren.  See context example in I Thessalonians 4:12 and take note of verses 6,8,9,10.

This is a simplified outline listing the verses that were preached on.

True Christian Behaviour Towards Others


A Difference
Jesus said to love the enemy.
Matthew 5:43

however...

Jesus told Paul to tell us that we are to send our love toward the enemy, never to love the enemy as is or directly.
I Thessalonians 3:12,13; Ephesians 5:1,2


All Men!
Romans 12:17-21
Recompense no evil - no paybacks
as much as lieth within you, live peaceably with all men
avenge not yourselves
feed the enemy, give him drink - you are heaping coals of fire on his head
overcome evil with good

I Thessalonians 5:14,15
warn them that are unruly
comfort the feeble minded
support the weak
be patient toward all men

Galatians 6:10
do good unto all men - especially the household of faith

Titus 3:2,3
Speak no evil!
To be no brawlers!
Be gentle
Shewing all meekness

I Timothy 2:1,2
Pray for all!

Be gentle - apt to teach!
II Timothy 2:24

No judgment towards brethren!
Romans 14:11-21

Be at peace with your pastor!
I Thessalonians 5:12,13 (compared to false Trib application today in Hebrews 13:7,17)

The brethren are never our enemy!
II Thessalonians 3:15
I Thessalonians 4:6

Show folks Paul!
Ephesians 3:8-10


He wants to gain them!
I Corinthians 9:19-22

He doesn't want us to be beguiled - neither does a parent concerning their children, etc.
II Corinthians 11:1-4
Colossians 2:4,8,18-19


The Enemy!
Evil men are waxing worse and worse
II Timothy 3:13

We are not to get entangled!
II Timothy 2:4

No fellowship with fruits unto darkness
Ephesians 5:11

Be not partakers with...
Ephesians 5:6,7

See part II for a continuation about the 'enemy!'