The Life of a Christian
(Romans 12:14-21)
”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.?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. 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.”
Introduction
The extraordinary life of a Christian
1. A life to bless others
1) Bless those who persecute you and do not curse them
2) Live life with an open heart - rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
3) Do not be proud and conceited.
2. Do good wholeheartedly.
1) Do not repay anyone evil for evil and do good * (Psalm 37:1-2)
2) A good man * (Psalm 37:3-11)
3. Live at peace with everyone
1) We are reconciled with God through Jesus.
2) Try to live at peace with everyone.
3) The resolution towards an enemy * (Romans 12:19-21)
Conclusion
Salvation is not given to us through our good deeds, but it is given only through the grace of the Lord and faith. God’s love and Jesus’ grace overflows through the Holy Spirit in those who have received salvation. Therefore, our transformation through this remarkable relationship becomes so noticeable that we can actually feel that change.