Romans 12
We are instructed by Paul in v9-21 that love must be sincere, which is defined in the dictionary as "free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings". Paul goes on to provide several examples or descriptions of love, including
- "hatred" of evil
- devotion to and honor of others
- joyful
- hopeful
- patient
- generous
- hospitable
- humble
- peaceful
We are also to be restrained from taking revenge - instead leaving this to the Lord (v19) and overcoming evil "with good".
In the face of sin/evil, we are tempted to judge and or take other actions that do not define love. We must instead draw near to the Lord.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who abounds in love and compassion. I experience Your love and compassion - daily. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love and compassion. I worry and I have other sin - please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. v21
We are instructed by Paul in v9-21 that love must be sincere, which is defined in the dictionary as "free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings". Paul goes on to provide several examples or descriptions of love, including
- "hatred" of evil
- devotion to and honor of others
- joyful
- hopeful
- patient
- generous
- hospitable
- humble
- peaceful
We are also to be restrained from taking revenge - instead leaving this to the Lord (v19) and overcoming evil "with good".
In the face of sin/evil, we are tempted to judge and or take other actions that do not define love. We must instead draw near to the Lord.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who abounds in love and compassion. I experience Your love and compassion - daily. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love and compassion. I worry and I have other sin - please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
