“So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” – Romans 14:19 Have you ever had those conversations with people that whatever you say, ends up becoming negative or turned around on you? Have you ever been upset and continued in that feeling by others agreeing
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” – Romans 12:16 The Bible tells us to not be haughty (having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy), but instead to
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” – Romans 12:10 Who can you be devoted to today? A definition of devoted is to give entirely of yourself to a specific person, that is to devote yourself to someone.
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” – Romans 12:10 Who can you love with brotherly affection today? Who is someone you can “outdo” in showing honor to them? The Bible states we should count others more significant than ourselves in humility (Philippians 2:3).
This is a great comparison between living for a “religion” or living for the Gospel and was taken from Tim Keller’s “Preaching to the Heart” series. Let this be a challenge for all of us. When it comes to living our daily lives, where or who do we place our
