In this lesson we examine the proper object of our love. We look at an example of love even under difficult circumstances. Both audio and slides can be together at www.cmcoc.org Sermon by: Brian Birdow

1. Sermon text: 2 Peter 1
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Improper & Proper objects of our Loves
By: Brian Birdow

2. Objective of Lesson
• Improper and proper objects of our love.
• To encourage us to love more.
• To encourage us to love God by keeping His
commandments.
• To look at an example of love even under difficult
circumstances.

3. Love
Growing In
2 Pet 1:7
Love – “phileo” - affection, friendship, a reciprocated
kind of love
“agapao” - full of good will, a sincere active interest
toward the welfare of others; known only in the action it
prompts.
Must have an object or no
such thing as love

4. Improper Objects of our love:
Love World
1 Jn 2:15-17 Rom 12:1-2 2 Tim 4:10
2 Tim 3:4 Lk 8:14 Jn 3:19
Love Money
1 Tim 6:10 Matt19:16-22 Matt 6:19 Lk 12:15-21
Acts 5:1-4 murder, divorce, perjury, robbery, war
Love Of Self
2 Tim 3:1-2 Jn 12:25 3 Jn 9
Love Praise Of Men
Jn 12:43 Matt 23:6 Matt 11:7 Gal 1:10

5. Proper Objects Of Our Love
God
Matt 22:37 Deut 6:4-5; 10:12
Hosea 1:1-9; 7:8; 8:8 2 Kgs 10:31
Jesus Christ
Eph 6:24 Jn 21:15-19 Jn 14:15
Matt 24:12 Rev 2:4 1 Cor 16:22
Brethren
Jn 13:34-35 1 Pet 1:22 1 Jn 4:7-11; 21
1 Thess 4:9-10 2 Thess 1:3
Neighbor & Enemies
Matt 22:39 Lk 10:25-27
Matt 5:44-48