True or False
“Love vs. Hate”
1 John 3:11-24

True or False
	Most Americans believe it’s wrong to refuse to serve someone based on their lifestyle.

True Followers…
	Believe that Jesus is God
	Walk like Jesus 
	Obey God’s commands to experience His love 
	Are not controlled by desires, driven by possessions, or stuck on status 
	Stick it out with the help of Jesus and community
	Aren’t just forgiven – they are being changed! 

Part of being changed is being ready for Jesus return…
	Our life will be reviewed with people around

It will NOT be terrifying!

1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 4:7-21

Love vs. Hate

Golden Rule
“Therefore, treat other people in the same way you would like to be treated” – Jesus (Matthew 7:12)

God really treasures only 1 thing – people!

Lessons on Love:
1.	See and treat people as image bearers – 1 John 3:11, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:43-48
2.	Differ without demeaning – 1 John 3:13-14, James 1:27, 1 Peter 2:17
3.	Believe the best – 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:7
4.	Involves actions – 1 John 3:17, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29
•	Time & money
•	Be courteous of others
•	Don’t interrupt or dominate a conversation
•	Refuse to stereotype others 
•	Guard against provocative words 
•	Apologize quickly
•	Be prompt & faithful: Show up & do what you say
5.	Loving others draws us closer to God – 1 John 3:19-24

Hatred  
Have you ever calculated the cost of hate?
God knows what hatred does to a human heart.
Hate is serious stuff!

Do you hate anyone?

Coaching Tips
1.	Get under the waterfall of God’s love – 1 John 4:7-12, Isaiah 43:4
2.	Hang out with radically loving people – 1 John 4:13-16a
3.	Steer clear of any source that generates hate – 1 John 4:16b-18
4.	Form opinions slowly & carefully – 1 John 4:19-21
5.	Increase our capacity to love – 1 John 2:9-11

What would it be like if we loved better?
What would it be like if we banished hatred?