Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
IN OTHER WORDS, DEDICATE YOURSELF TO GOD.
12:2 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.
PRAY FOR GOD'S WILL, NOT YOURS.
HE WANTS YOU TO STAY IN HIS WORD, NOT THE WORD OF THE WORLD.
12:3 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.
DON'T THINK YOU ARE SO GREAT BECAUSE GOD HAS GIVEN YOU SOME GIFTS. GIVE THE CREDIT TO HIM.
12:4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
WE HAVE DIFFERENT DUTIES BUT ONE BODY.
12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
CHRIST IS THE HEAD.
12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the promotion of faith;
12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
PROPHECY AND TEACHING IS THE SAME IN GREEK.
12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence (EXPERIENCE); he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
THE CHURCH CAN FUNCTION IF IT HAS ALL PARTS OF THE BODY.
PAUL IS TELLING YOU HOW TO GET ALONG IN SOCIETY AND SHARE THE WORD WITH OTHERS.
12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD OF GOD AND LET LOVE BE REAL. LEAVE EVIL ALONE.
12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
BROTHER= A BROTHER FROM THE SEED OF ISRAEL OR A SIBLING.
NEIGHBOR=ADOPTED BY CHRIST.
12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.
12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
BE IN BUSINESS THAT IS CARING.
12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR AND BE KIND TO OTHERS.
12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless and curse not.
IF SOMEONE IS A TROUBLEMAKER PRAY THAT HE CAN CHANGE AND ASK GOD TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise on your own conceits.
BE PATIENT WITH A NEW BELIEVER. GIVE THEM WHAT THEY NEED AT THAT MOMENT FROM THE WORD AND DO NOT OVERWHELM THEM WITH SCRIPTURE.
12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
TEACH THE WORD AS IT IS WRITTEN AND USE SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT.
12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peacefully with all men.
IF IT'S POSSIBLE GET ALLONG WITH ALL MEN (SOMETIMES IT'S NOT POSSIBLE).
12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the LORD."
QUOTED DEUT. 32:35.
DON'T TAKE REVENGE ON SOMEONE. GOD WILL AVENGE YOU IN HIS TIME.
12:20 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.
IN OTHER WORDS, FEED HIM THE WORD OF GOD.
QUOTED FROM PROVERBS 25:21-22.
12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
GOD BLESS
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