Political Discourse and Elections
Part 6 – The Priority of Love in our Political Discussion
1 Corinthians 13:4-7; John 13:34-35, 15:9-17
Dr. Kenneth J. Reid

John 13:34-34
I. Point #1: We demonstrate that we are followers of Jesus by our love for one another.
John 15:9-17
II. Point #2: Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
III. Point #3: Our love is expressed through action.
a. Acts of kindness
b. Patience
c. Not easily angered and does not dishonor others
d. Does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth
IV. Practices
a. Respecting each other’s views
b. Seeking common ground
c. Affirming each person as an image bearer (Christians as brothers and sisters in
Christ)
d. Seeking reconciliation

Take Action:

1. How has the Spirit convicted you as a result of this message?
2. How do you define love? How is love displayed in all of life?
3. How has this message changed your view of political discourse?
4. How can you be formed in the practice of love daily? What habits can you engage that
will help you to grow in your practice of loving one another?
5. In what ways can we as a church grow and develop as we live out Jesus’ command to
love one another in all of life, including out politics?