Morgan
June 2nd, 2006, 07:45 AM
I chose this forum instead of Bible Study because it is not really a study, but a sharing of this scripture. If it should be moved to Bible study, that is fine.
This scripture was in the Upper Room today and it seemed to summarize what our Lord asks of us as His disciples. For me, as I read it this morning, it answered so many questions that I have as we strive to live in this world we are passing through. It describes how we allow Jesus to be known to others through us and trusting Him. Wow, if I could keep this scripture in my heart all the time, what a peaceful walk this life would be. Outside of the Beatitudes, this is a great summary.
Romans 12:9-21 (NRSV)
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
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; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." No, "if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
This scripture was in the Upper Room today and it seemed to summarize what our Lord asks of us as His disciples. For me, as I read it this morning, it answered so many questions that I have as we strive to live in this world we are passing through. It describes how we allow Jesus to be known to others through us and trusting Him. Wow, if I could keep this scripture in my heart all the time, what a peaceful walk this life would be. Outside of the Beatitudes, this is a great summary.
Romans 12:9-21 (NRSV)
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
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; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." No, "if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.