STUDIES IN ROMANS

LESSON 65

THE SUM OF THE LAW

Romans 13:8-10 (KJV)

⁸ Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. ⁹ For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. ¹⁰ Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Romans 13:8-10 (CEB)

⁸ Don’t be in debt to anyone, except for the obligation to love each other. Whoever loves another person has fulfilled the Law. ⁹ The commandments, Don’t commit adultery, don’t murder, don’t steal, don’t desire what others have,^[a] and any other commandments, are all summed up in one word: You must love your neighbor as yourself.^[b] 10 Love doesn’t do anything wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is what fulfills the Law.

1.    PAUL’S SUMMATION OF THE LAW V. 8

Ø  Don’t be in debt to anyone “except for the obligation to love each other” –CEB

Ø  SUMMATION: love = fulfilling the Law

2.    ALL INCLUSIVE: LOVE COVERS ALL V.9

Ø  Proverbs 10:12 “ Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”

3.    ATTITUDE AND ACTION = FULFILLING THE LAW V. 10

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STUDIES IN ROMANS

LESSON 62

THE BODY OF CHRIST – LIFE DIRECTIONS (2)

Romans 12:16-21 (KJV)

¹⁶ Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. ¹⁷ Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. ¹⁸ If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. ¹⁹ Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ²⁰ Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. ²¹ Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:16-21 (CEB)

¹⁶ Consider everyone as equal, and don’t think that you’re better than anyone else. Instead, associate with people who have no status. Don’t think that you’re so smart.¹⁷ Don’t pay back anyone for their evil actions with evil actions, but show respect for what everyone else believes is good. ¹⁸ If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. ¹⁹ Don’t try to get revenge for yourselves, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. It is written, Revenge belongs to me; I will pay it back, says the Lord.^[a] 20 Instead, If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. By doing this, you will pile burning coals of fire upon his head.^[b] 21 Don’t be defeated by evil, but defeat evil with good.

1.    MORE DIRECTIONS FOR VICTORIOUS CHRIST LIKE LIVING

Ø  Think: we are all equal (16)

Ø  Don’t try to get above everyone else, but lift up the downtrodden (16)

Ø  Don’t think you are better than others (16)

Ø  Don’t return evil actions for evil actions (17)

Ø  Be honest with all (17)

Ø  If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people (18)

Ø  Don’t try to get revenge, let God take care of it, He said He would (19)

Ø  INSTEAD: if your enemy is hungry or thirsty, take care of him; he won’t understand and will have no defense for this kind of treatment – it will be worse to him than if you fight him, for he expects a fight, but not kindness (20)

Ø  Overcome evil by doing good (21)

FOLLOW THIS PATTERN AND ALL WILL KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN WITH JESUS.

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