Sunday, December 29, 2013

STUDIES IN ROMANS
LESSON 61

THE BODY OF CHRIST – LIFE DIRECTIONS

Romans 12:9-15 (KJV)

Let love be without dissimulation (to disguise or hide true feelings, thoughts, or intentions)*. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
* added definition Encarta Dictionary

Romans 12:9-15 (CEB)

Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. 10 Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. 11 Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! 12 Be happy in your hope, stand your ground when you’re in trouble, and devote yourselves to prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of God’s people, and welcome strangers into your home.14 Bless people who harass you—bless and don’t curse them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and cry with those who are crying.

1.    DIRECTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING

Ø  Don’t pretend

Ø  Hate evil, hold on to what is good

Ø  Love each other like members of a family should

Ø  Honor others by putting them before yourself

Ø  Do your business with care and energy

Ø  Be enthusiastic and full of the fire of the Spirit of God

Ø  Be happy in your hope

Ø  Stand your ground when in trouble

Ø  Devote yourselves to prayer

Ø  Contribute to the needs of God’s people & welcome strangers into your home (you can influence them for Christ)

Ø  Bless those who harass or persecute you – don’t curse them – bless them

Ø  Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep

DOING THESE THINGS WILL KEEP YOU IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST AND KEEP YOU HAPPY.

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