A Spiritual Gut Check...
06 August 2007
I centered my times in Scripture last week on Romans 12. Verses 9-12 have been, and still are, consuming me. Paul has just finished his famous clarion call to become 'living sacrifices.' In these verses, he explains the embodiment of true, pure love in action; one could say that these verses help explain HOW we are to become living and sacrifices. I rephrased the passage into questions, which I'm dwelling on. I encourage you to ask these questions of yourself:- Is my love sincere?
- Am I hating evil?
- Am I clinging to what is good?
- Am I devoted in love to my brothers and sisters in Christ?
- Am I honoring others above myself?
- Am I guilty of lacking zeal?
- Am I joyful in hope? Patient in suffering?
- Am I faithful in prayer?
- Am I sharing with those in need?
- Am I practicing hospitality?
- Am I blessing those who persecuting me?
- Am I rejoicing with those who rejoice?
- Am I mourning with those who mourn?
- Am I living in harmony with one another (and creation as a whole)?
- Am I guilty of being too proud to spend time with people who are not like me?
- Am I guilty of repaying evil for evil?
- Am I careful to do what's right?
- Am I living at peace with all?
- Am I guilty of revenge?
- Am I overcome with evil? Or good?
Labels: apostle paul, romans
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