Do Not Be Shaped By World – BUT LIVE CHRISTLIKE
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” (Romans 12:17, ESV) This is a command of the Lord – do not – do to others as they have done to you! But instead do what is beautiful / honorable / the right thing from […]
Living On A Christ-Like Trajectory
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” (Romans 12:16) The way of the world is to live a ‘high-flying’ self-confident and self-centered life. One thing is for sure, if you are living the high-flying life you don’t have to worry […]
Be A Good Neighbor, Be There In Joy And In Sorrow
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) Jesus said we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:36-40). One of the key ways that we live out the command Jesus gave us is to identify with what is going on in the lives of others; both in times of […]
Following Jesus is doing good to those who seek to harm you.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” (Romans 12:14, ESV) It is easy to follow Jesus when you are at church surrounded by Christians (well, maybe not so easy). It is when you are out in the world (and in your local church) when others attack you and accuse you of […]
Giving Is Living For Christ
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” (Romans 12:13, ESV) 2 things we are commanded here: Help those in need who are within the Body of Christ. Likewise, show hospitality (kindness and sharing) with all people – including strangers. What do we have that is not a gift from God? […]
ARE YOU ALL IN OR ALL OUT FOR JESUS?
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12, ESV) This is not a ‘Hallmark’ card saying – this is a command from the Creator who made heaven and earth and you and me. Rejoice in hope – hope in the Bible does not mean ‘wish’ it means a sure thing – […]
ARE YOU ALL IN OR ALL OUT FOR JESUS?
“Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.” (Romans 12:11, ESV) Here is the central theme in our lives – Serve The Lord. We need to know, there is no such thing as ‘a little service’ – we are serving the Lord – or we are not. How can one […]
Marked by Jesus Christ?
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” (Romans 12:10, ESV) If we are followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, our lives are marked by his presence in us (for it is no longer we who live but Christ who lives in us… Galatians 2:20). The presence of the risen Lord […]
Marked by Jesus Christ?
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” (Romans 12:9, ESV) In Romans Chapter 12, God’s Word to us starts off telling us that we should give ourselves fully to the Lord; and, that we should not be shaped by the world but be changed (transformed) by the renewing […]
Walking In Newness of Life in Christ Jesus
NO! We were cleansed to be vessels of honor in service to the Lord our God. This is not mostly about me / you / us – this is about Him. Lord help each one of us to walk in the newness of life that is ours in Christ Jesus To walk in the new […]