Romans, 12

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Paul teaches about the importance of living a life that is dedicated to God, and about the importance of loving others as yourself.

Romans, 12

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The Marks of a True Christian

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be without dissimulation. 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.
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.

Commentary

Romans 12 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of service and humility. Paul begins by calling on believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices to God, a concept that is echoed throughout the New Testament. He then goes on to explain that each person has a unique role to play in the body of Christ, and that no one should think too highly of themselves. He encourages believers to use their gifts and talents to serve one another in love, and to be devoted to one another in brotherly affection. Paul then goes on to discuss the importance of living in harmony with one another, and to be careful not to be overcome by evil. He encourages believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, and to be careful not to conform to the patterns of this world. He also speaks of the importance of loving one another, and of being devoted to prayer. Overall, this chapter is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of service and humility. It is a reminder that each of us has a unique role to play in the body of Christ, and that we should use our gifts and talents to serve one another in love. It is also a reminder that we should be careful not to be overcome by evil, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Romans, chapter 12 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 21 verses in Romans, chapter 12.