Romans 12:9-21
I came across the following text when I was reding my Bible last night and found it very helpful and an excellent reminder...
Behave Like a Christian
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,”says the Lord.
20 Therefore “ If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Behave Like a Christian
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,”says the Lord.
20 Therefore “ If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
posted by *Kara* at 2/28/2007 02:36:00 p.m.
7 Comments:
Thanks Kara!!! The Bible is underlined with love! A prime example is 1 John 4:7-8! To love people is so hard some times but we as christens are called to love. “Apparently” every thing in the world is some how related to the # 27 or some crazy # I am not exactly sure. But I think that our lives should always be related to love!!!! And I know that mine is not always. That is something to strive for!!!
Sorry for such a long comment
hey Kara, your grad picture is displayed at the superstore - in front of the stairs leading to goodlife fitness. (by the sushi counter)
any pictures from your SC trip?
I love the book of Romans... every chapter is filled with comfort for the believer! It is truly my favorite!
me love romans too (wow that sounded cavemanish...lol) great post kar thanks for the reminder :D
ya there are so many great passages that really make you think in romans... our pastor has been preaching on romans for a year and a half now... and we just finished romans 8...
ya greg.. every time i go to your house on sunday greg i can pretty much count on at least one sermon on romans.. its one of my favorite books for sure, what a great reminder, thanks kara
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