Life in God's Family
Live at Peace with One Another
Live at Peace with One Another (in view of God’s mercy) – Romans chapter 12, verses 17 to 21 Background: No strong Christians Only those who know they are weak, and depend on God alone, and give themselves to God in consecration. Such people make a strong church. Love is the key, even to our enemies. Conflict is inevitable, but conflict exposes the genuineness of love. Do what is right and live at peace with everyone Repay no one evil…
Life as a Living Sacrifice
Life as a Living Sacrifice – Romans chapter 12 verses 12 to 16 Life as a living sacrifice. Hard, yet rewarding. Living sacrifices live a life of hope and prayer in trials Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 Patience endurance is the call, not naturally but in dependence on Him, in prayer. This is the answer. Living sacrifices live a life marked by generosity Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practise…
Love One Another
Love One Another – Romans chapter 12 verses 9 to 11 Love one another Paul’s picture of love’s character is not too be seen as a moralistic list, but rather as the natural outflow of the love of God in our hearts. Sincere love, but hatred for evil Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 We love because He is love, and we are to be like our Father. We are to…
According to God’s Grace, Serve One Another
Life in God’s family, Part 2 According to God’s Grace, Serve One Another – Romans chapter 12, verses 3 to 8 When part of the body is sick, the whole body suffers. So it is within the church, that is, the people. Serve One Another With All Humility 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in…
In View of God’s mercies
Life in God’s family – Part 1, In view of God’s mercies – Romans 12:1-2 Now that I’m a Christian, now what? Saved into a family, into a kingdom, into His light, to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. We are to live out this life in community. Offer your body to God Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your…