What Does It Mean To Have Brotherly Kindness?

Hebrews 13:1-2

Thesis: To show what it means to practice brotherly affection.

Introduction:

1. Philadelphia is the city of "brotherly love." (philos means "love" and adelphos mean

"brother")

2. Is it possible to practice godliness? Can it be done?

Discussion:

Let us consider…

I. Brothers who didn't act like brothers.

A. Cain & Abel (Gen. 4:2-8; 1 Jn. 3:11-12)

B. Jacob & Esau (Gen. 25:28-33)

C. The Patriarchs against Joseph (Acts 7:9; Gen. 37:3-4, 10-11, 18ff)

II. Brothers who loved each other.

A. John & James (Mt. 4:21-22)

B. Peter & Andrew (Jn. 1:40-42)

III. Men who loved each other like brothers.

Jonathan & David (1 Sam. 18:1-3)

"What Do We Learn?"

A. Be objective (Rom. 12:10).

B. Learn from others (1 Thess. 4:9).

C. Let brotherly love continue (Heb. 13:1).

Conclusion:

1. Brotherly affection is a godly trait.

2. It shows our understanding of God.