Hebrews 13:1-3 challenges us to extend our love beyond our church community to include strangers. This love should be characterized by empathy—putting ourselves in others' shoes just as Jesus did when He fully entered our human experience. To love strangers effectively, we need to adjust our theology in three areas: seeing every person as created in God's image, recognizing that no service is beneath us, and acknowledging that all our possessions are gifts from God. Practical application involves identifying which strangers God is calling us to love, being willing to let God disrupt our plans, and taking immediate small steps toward loving others.

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From Series: "One Another"

The "One Another" statements in Scripture call us to live out our faith not in isolation, but in deep, Christ-centered community. Commands like love one another, forgive one another, and bear with one another aren’t suggestions—they're the blueprint for how believers are meant to reflect Jesus in a watching world. In this series, we’ll explore these powerful imperatives and what they reveal about God’s vision for His Church. As we learn to put others before ourselves, healing, unity, and spiritual growth become possible—not just personally, but collectively, as the body of Christ.

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