Romans 12:9-13

 

Romans 12:9-13

True Religion Part 1

 

Rom 12:9  Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Rom 12:10  Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Rom 12:11  Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Rom 12:12  Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Rom 12:13  Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

 

·   True religion is love in action

·         James 4:17 

1. Love Sincerely – vs. 9a
1. Love gives to others even when it does not benefit you anything

                                                              i.      Matthew 6:1-4 

2. Love is a mark of a true believer

                                                              i.      John 13:35 

3. True love is an action. Talk is cheap

                                                              i.      1 John 3:16-18 

4. Love is what spiritual gifts are all about

                                                              i.      1 Corinthians 13:1-2 

2. Hate Evil; Love Good – vs. 9b
1. Psalm 45:7 
3. Care for Each Other with Brotherly Love – vs. 10a
1. John 13:34-35 
4. Put Others First – vs. 10b
1. Philippians 2:3 
2. Ephesians 5:21 

 

5. Do Not Be Lazy in Your Work – vs. 11a
1. Proverbs 13:4 
6. Be Fervent in Spirit or Enthusiastic – vs. 11b
1. Revelation 3:15-16 
7. Serve the Lord vs. 11c
1. 1 Corinthians 7:22 
2. We serve God by serving others

                                                              i.      Matthew 25:40 

8. Rejoicing in our Hope in Christ – vs. 12a
1. Philippians 4:4 
9. Patient in Tribulation – vs. 12b
1. Romans 5:3-4 
10. Pray Continually vs. 12c
1. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 
11. Give to the Needs of Other Believers – vs. 13a
1. Psalm 41:1
12. Be Hospitable – vs. 13b
1. Titus 1:8 
2. Hebrews 13:2 
3. 1 Peter 4:9