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We are glad that you have come to worship with us.Welcome!1Basic Christian LivingRomans 12Duties Toward God and Society

(Verses 1 & 2)Living Sacrifices to God 2Romans 12 (NKJV)Living Sacrifices to God (Verses 1 & 2)1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Because of3The Just Live by Faith Romans 1:16,1716For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, The just shall live by faith.(We have no reason to boast, so much has been given by the mercies of God)All have sinned (3:23)While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (5:8)For the wages of sin is death (6:23)

The Kingdom Of GodDo Not Be Conformed To This WorldBut Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind4Pressure from peers to be accepted.Desire to serve because of faith

Being A Living SacrificeWhat not to do? Dont Conform to the WorldWhat to do? Be Transformed, a living sacrificeHow to do it? By renewing of your mindWhat's the end result? You prove the will of God2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Accept Basic Guidelines5

Consider How Israel Acted Not driving out all of the inhabitants of the landWanting kings like the other nationsMarriage to people of other nationsWorshipping the false gods of other nations Israel didnt changing the world - the world changed Israel6Israel Conformed!

We Must Be TransformedOur logic must be differentOur views must be differentOur companions must be differentOur speech must be different Our actions must be different7

(Verses 3-8)Serve God with Spiritual Gifts88Serve God with Spiritual Gifts (Verses 3-8)3For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Romans 12 (NKJV)9Serve God with Spiritual Gifts (Verses 3-8)6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.Romans 12 (NKJV)10

Serving God With Spiritual GiftsThere is work for everyoneUse your abilitiesInstead of having pride over what one can do in comparison to another:Be thankful for the abilities that you have.Give your best effortAccept Basic Guidelines11

(Verses 9-21)Behave Like a Christian12Behave Like a Christian (Verses 9-21)9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; Romans 12 (NKJV)13Behave Like a Christian (Verses 9-21)12rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12 (NKJV)14

Behaving Like A ChristianVerses 12 & 13Coping With Trials And Tragedy

Rejoicing in hope hope of a ChristianPatient in tribulation control your emotionsSteadfast in prayer pray in your time of needDistributing to the saints remember othersGiven to hospitality enjoy fellowshipAccept Basic Guidelines15Behave Like a Christian (Verses 9-21)15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Romans 12 (NKJV)Unity!16

JobMoneyPromotionJewelryClothesVacationsBiggest &NicestHouseCarBoat4 WheelerCan this group have unity?Can this group have lasting happiness?Can this group have eternal life?17

GodCan this group have unity?Can this group have lasting happiness?Can this group have eternal life?

Brought to God through Christ18Be of the same mind toward one anotherBehave Like a Christian (Verses 9-21)17Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.

Romans 12 (NKJV)When one returns evil for evil, it usually makes matters worseIs it possible to be at peace with all?19Behave Like a Christian (Verses 9-21)20Therefore If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Overcome Evil With Good21We dont return evil for evil.We look to do right in the sight of all menWe need to find ways to show kindness, consideration, and love others.Overcome evil thoughts, actions, and desires from others and from within ourselves.

Be A Living Sacrifice By TransformingUse The Abilities That God Has Given YouGet Along With OthersOvercome Evil With GoodBasic Christian LivingConclusion22