I've never really read the Bible much before this last year. First time around, I sped through it wanting to read it all. Now the second time around, I'm reading it a bit slower. In the book of Romans, there are many truths to stand upon:
1. For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes...1:16
2. For God does not show favoritism. 2:11
3. ...And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people. 2:29
4. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. 3:22-23
5. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5:3-4
6. ...Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. 6:12
7. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. 8:6
8. ...But if we are to share His glory, we must also share His suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal later to us. 8:17-18
9. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will. 8:27
10. Don't copy the behavior and custom of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect...don't think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. 12:2-3
11. Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. 12:9-10
12. Never pay back evil with more evil. 12:17
13. Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don't argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.14:1
14. For we don't live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it's to honor the Lord. And if we die, it's to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Christ died and rose again for this very purpose - to be Lord both of the living and of the dead. 14:7-9
15. Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. 15:7
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4 years ago
I like this:) love ya!
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