Romans 12

Another "Therefore." Paul tells us that life is meant to be a living sacrifice (not an old law sacrifice of animals) to God. We do this because God does not give us what we deserve but what we need. We do this because, without God's help, we cannot pull off this life we really want and need. Paul tells us to change our minds (from trying to go through life depending on what we can accomplish, rather trusting in what God WILL accomplish through us if we invest in Christ.

 

Each one of us has her or his own importance. We are interdependent and God has given each of us spiritual abilities to build up other people. We cannot go it alone and live but we do have help in each other and the God-given gifts resident in each of us. Free people up to do what they do best. Go out of your way to honor each other.

 

Be hospitable. Don't pick on those who wish you harm. Bless them. Feed them. Good overcomes evil. Evil wins if we use evil to overcome evil.