Sunday Sermon

Courtesy Call Dave Shaner November 7, 2004

Introduction: We've all heard of common courtesy. But courtesy does not seem all that common.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking  - I Corinthians 13:5a

What does courtesy do?

I. Courtesy refuses to live ____________ in a grace-impaired world.

A. Rudeness in the Bible is behavior without grace.

B. The world does not live on the grace principle but on the "you get what you deserve" principle.

C. I Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority

D. I Corinthians 11

II. Courtesy chooses ...

A. ... to be ____________ as well as ____________.

1. Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.

2. Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

B. ... to be ____________ instead of ____________.

1. It is easier to lecture than listen.

2. Romans 14:13,22

Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. ... So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condemn himself by what he approves.

3. God wants us to be gentle with each other.

a. Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

b. Philippians 4:5

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

C. ... to be ____________ to the ____________.

1. I Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

2. Those who walk with God will walk the second mile with a difficult person.

D. ... to be a ____________ not a ____________.

1. There are bucket fillers and bucket spillers - Faulkner

2. Colossians 4:8

I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.

3. Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

III. Courtesy infuses a grace-impaired world with a __________ of God.

A. The one thing we can give the world is grace.

B. The call of courtesy is to dispense grace.

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