How to be a Geniune God's Loving F.A.M.I.L.Y.

What it means to be a family. Acronyms of F.A.M.I.L.Y.

1. [Paul]: According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task] , like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation , and now another is building on it . But each one must be careful how he builds on it , for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ . 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 (AMP)

2. But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one's work will be clearly shown [for what it is] ; for the day [of judgment] will disclose it, because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality and character and worth of each person's work . 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 (AMP)

3. If any person's work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward . But if any person's work is burned up [by the test], he will suffer the loss [of his reward] ; yet he himself will be saved , but only as [one who has barely escaped] through fire. 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 (AMP)

4. Do you not know and understand that you [the church] are the temple of God , and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually] ? If anyone destroys the temple of God [corrupting it with false doctrine] , God will destroy the destroyer; for the temple of God is holy (sacred) , and that is what you are . 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 (AMP)

5. Why did GOD create us? If we were created in the IMAGE of GOD ; and, GOD is L  ve ; then, we were created to l  ve .

6. … what does the Lord your God require from you , but to fear [and worship] the Lord your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect] , to walk [that is, to live each and every day] in all His ways and to l  ve Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul [your choices, your thoughts, your whole being] , 13 and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I am commanding you today for your good? Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (AMP)

7. The mark of a born-again disciple of Christ is l  ve . John 13:34-35 (AMP) I am giving you a new commandment, that you l  ve one another . Just as I have l  ved you, so you too are to l  ve one another . 35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples , if you have l  ve and unselfish concern for one another.

8. L  ving GOD is foundational for relationships . L  ving GOD is not complete until we start l  ving people around us who are also made in the IMAGE of GOD —believers, as well as non-believers.

9. L  ving GOD means obey ing His commandments. John 14:15, 21 (AMP) 15 If you [really] l  ve Me , you will keep and obey My commandments. 21 The person who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who [really] l  ves Me ; and whoever [really] l  ves Me will be l  ved by My Father , and I will l  ve him and reveal Myself to him [I will make Myself real to him]."

10. the G  LDEN RULE Matthew 7:12 (NIV) So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (AMP) … in everything treat others the same way you want them to treat you …

11. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS

12. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS MERCIFULLY

13. F A M I L Y ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS Matthew 6:14-15 (AMP) “For if you forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins] , your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others [nurturing your hurt and anger with the result that it interferes with your relationship with God] , then your Father will not forgive your trespasses.

14. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS GRACEFULLY

15. F A M I L Y ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS Matthew 18:15-17 (AMP) “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens and pays attention to you, you have won back your brother . 16 But if he does not listen, take along with you one or two others, so that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses. 17 If he pays no attention to them [refusing to listen and obey] , tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile (unbeliever) and a tax collector.

16. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS REGULARLY

17. F A M I L Y ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS Matthew 18:19-20 (AMP) “Again I say to you, that if two believers on earth agree [that is, are of one mind, in harmony] about anything that they ask [within the will of God] , it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered in My name [meeting together as My followers] , I am there among them.

18. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS UNCEASINGLY

19. F A M I L Y ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS Matthew 6:9-13 (AMP) “Pray, then, in this way: ‘ Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 ‘Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 ‘Give us this day our daily bread. 12 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment]. 13 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.] ’

20. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES OVES IELDS PRACTICALLY

21. F A M I L Y ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES OVES IELDS Matthew 25:37-40 (AMP) ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry , and feed You, or thirsty , and give You something to drink? 38 And when did we see You as a stranger , and invite You in, or naked , and clothe You? 39 And when did we see You sick , or in prison , and come to You?’ 40 The King will answer and say to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of Mine , even the least of them, you did it for Me .'

22. 4 endures with patience and serenity, L  ve is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; L  ve does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 1 Corinthians 13 (AMP) L  ve

23. 5 …is not rude ; …is not self-seeking , …is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered] ; …does not take into account a wrong endured . 6 …does not rejoice at injustice , but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail] . 1 Corinthians 13 (AMP) L  ve

24. 7 bears all things [regardless of what comes] , believes all things [looking for the best in each one] , hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times] , endures all things [without weakening] . 1 Corinthians 13 (AMP) L  ve

25. 13 And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises] , hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation] , L  ve [unselfish love for others growing out of God's love for me] , these three [the choicest graces] ; but the greatest of these is . 1 Corinthians 13 (AMP) L  ve

26. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS ?LY

27. F A M I L Y ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS Matthew 28:19-20 (AMP) 19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words] , baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; …

28. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS HUMBLY

29. F A M I L Y ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS Mark 9:35 (AMP) “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all [in importance] and a servant of all .

30. F A M I L Y GOD ’S ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES OVES IELDS MERCIFULLY GRACEFULLY UNCEASINGLY HUMBLY PRACTICALLY REGULARLY

31. F A M I L Y GOD ’S LOVING ORGIVES DMONISHES EETS NTERCEDES EARNS IELDS