Rom 12:1 I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of Gods mercies, - TopicsExpress

Rom 12:1 I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of Gods mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship. Rom 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what Gods will is—what is proper, pleasing, and perfect. Rom 12:3 For by the grace given to me I ask every one of you not to think of yourself more highly than you should think, rather to think of yourself with sober judgment on the measure of faith that God has assigned each of you. Rom 12:4 For we have many parts in one body, but these parts do not all have the same function. Rom 12:5 In the same way, even though we are many people, we are one body in the Messiah and individual parts connected to each other. Rom 12:6 We have different gifts based on the grace that was given to us. So if your gift is prophecy, use your gift in proportion to your faith. Rom 12:7 If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching others. Rom 12:8 If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully. Rom 12:9 Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Rom 12:10 Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other. Rom 12:11 Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord. Rom 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer. Rom 12:13 Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers. Rom 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Keep on blessing them, and never curse them. Rom 12:15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying. Rom 12:16 Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are. Rom 12:17 Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people. Rom 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people. Rom 12:19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for Gods wrath. For it is written, Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord. Rom 12:20 But if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head. Rom 12:21 Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.