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Romans 12:10-21 - Pastor David McGee

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Pastor David McGee

Date Taught: May 3, 2009

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Life Lessons Referenced

Life Lesson (Romans 12:11)

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.

Life Lesson (Romans 12:11)

We should be passionate about our spiritual lives.

Life Lesson (Romans 12:18)

Don�t be a jerk for Jesus.

Life Lesson (Romans 12:21)

We should light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.

Verses Referenced and Teaching Notes

Rom 12:11 NKJV

Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.

1 Tim 5:8 NKJV

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Tim 5:8 NLT

But those who won't care for their own relatives, especially those living in the same household, have denied what we believe. Such people are worse than unbelievers.

2 Thess 3:10 NLT

Even while we were with you, we gave you this rule: "Whoever does not work should not eat."

Gen 2:18 NLT

And the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him."

Matt 28:20 (partial) NLT

And be sure of this: I am with you always,

Col 3:24 NKJV

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

Rom 12:12 NLT

Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.

Jer 29:11 NKJV

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Eph 3:20 NLT

Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.

Rom 5:3 KJV

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Rom 12:13 NLT

When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.

Rom 12:14 NLT

If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.

Rom 12:15 NLT

When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.

Gal 5:22-23 NLT

22 But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law.

Rom 12:16 NLT

Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!

Prov 26:12 NLT

There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise.

Rom 12:17 NLT

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.

Rom 12:18 NLT

Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.

Rom 12:19 NLT

Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written,
"I will take vengeance;
I will repay those who deserve it,"

Rom 12:20 NLT

Instead, do what the Scriptures say:
"If your enemies are hungry, feed them.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink,
and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you."

Rom 12:21 NLT

Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.

Gal 5:16 NLT

So I advise you to live according to your new life in the Holy Spirit. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves.

Gal 5:25 NLT

If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirit's leading in every part of our lives.

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

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