by MJR | Feb 3, 2021 | Romans 12
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 The use of the word “overcome” is interesting in the verse above because it speaks to the intent of evil to overwhelm and weaken us and at the same time reminds us that bad, immoral,...
by MJR | Feb 2, 2021 | Romans 12
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to...
by MJR | Feb 1, 2021 | Romans 12
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. – Romans 12: 14, 17-18 Opposition is all...
by MJR | Jan 29, 2021 | Romans 12
Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. – Romans 12:13 This week I had lunch with an old friend I hadn’t really seen in years. We talked and then spent a few minutes together on a hobby we have in common. So we shared a meal and...
by MJR | Jan 28, 2021 | Romans 12
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. – Romans 12:12 Years ago, I heard a sermon from Michael Youssef who described Paul’s verse above and presented another translation of this verse that resonated with me. The words...
by MJR | Jan 26, 2021 | Romans 12
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 There are all kinds of people and movements who are intent on dividing everyone and that problem is also affecting the church. Instead we are called to be devoted to each other, to...
