...Anyway, what do you say? Will you join me as I dive head-first into Scripture today? (For the sake of validating the further content of this blog post, let's just pretend you're nodding in agreement with me... Shall we?)
Let us begin:
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
(Romans 12:9-13; NIV Study Bible)
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited." (Romans 12:14-16; NIV Study Bible)
"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord." (Romans 12:17-19)
"On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
(Romans 12:20-22; NIV Study Bible)
May the LORD of Hosts fill us with His Holy Spirit, and enable us to put His precious Word into practice, so that His Holy name may be glorified! (Amen! Hallelujah!) And may those who do not yet know Him, see the light of Jesus in our lives, and in our actions. May the words that we say, be words of wisdom, blessing, encouragement and healing; not of destruction, deceit, and fallacy.
May LORD HIMSELF help us! For we are utterly hopeless without Him.
In Christ's name I pray,
Amen and Amen!
All glory, honor, and praise be given to God Everlasting!
Both now, and Forever!
Amen & Amen!
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