Romans 12:14-18

Romans 12:14-18

True Religion Part 2

 

Rom 12:14  Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Rom 12:15  Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Rom 12:16  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.

Rom 12:17  Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Rom 12:18  If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

 

1. (13) Bless them which persecute you – vs. 14
1. We are to show love to those that abuse us

                                                              i.      Matthew 5:43-44 

2. We must realize that if we live for Christ, we will be attacked for His name sake

                                                              i.      John 15:18-21 

2. (14) Rejoice with Those that are Rejoicing – vs. 15a
1. 1 Corinthians 12:25-27 
3. (15) Weep with Those That Weep – vs. 15b
1. Hebrews 4:15-16 
4. (16) Do Not be High-minded – vs. 16a
1. 3 John 1:9 
5. (17) Be Willing to Associate with Those that Society Looks Down On – vs. 16b
1. Proverbs 17:5 
6. (18) Do No Be Wise in Your Own Estimation – 16c
1. Proverbs 26:12 
7. (19) Do Not Return Evil for Evil – vs. 17a
1. Matthew 5:39 
8. (20) Be Honest – vs. 17b
1. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 
9. (21) Whenever Possible Live at Peace with all Men – vs. 18
1. Matthew 5:9