Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. ESV

Do you love me? You should. If I have lived according to God’s Word you should be able to love me without hesitation. How about if I mess up? Will you love me then? It is easy to love people who are loveable.

Colossians 3:12-14 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

You will be given a chance to practice these instructions within the body of Christ. You may receive mercy before you have opportunity to exhibit mercy. You might not be experienced in these blessings but practice makes perfect. It is the difference between playing church and being a church. The church is the body of Christ, not a building.

Ephesians 4:11:12 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

We do not send out babes in Christ to minister to a cruel world. He equips you first.

Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.