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A LIFE OF GRACIOUSNESS Romans 12:14-21 Someday, I wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney top That's where you'll find me SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Bluebirds

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A LIFE OF GRACIOUSNESS

Romans 12:14-21

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Someday, I wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney top That's where you'll find me

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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Bluebirds fly And the dreams that you dare to Oh why, oh why can't I?

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DON’T YOU LONG FOR A DAY WHEN . . .

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A day when there is NO MORE EVIL, NO MORE WRONG, NO MORE HEARTACHE

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Revelation 21:4 NIV

"He will wipe every tear from their

eyes. There will be no more death or

mourning or crying or pain, for the old

rder of things has passed away."

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Sadly, we live in a day we where . . .

"There is no fear of God before their eyes."

(Romans 3:18)

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WE ARE TO LIVE

(TREAT ALL OTHERS) WITH

GRACIOUSNESS AND KINDNESS

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Romans 12:14-21

7. LOVE’S FREEDOM

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Live with graciousness and kindness ROMANS 12:14-21

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1.BE GRACIOUS TO PEOPLE IN GENERAL

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1. BE GRACIOUS . . .

LIVE IN HARMONY

"Live in harmony with one another.“ v. 16

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1. BE GRACIOUS . . .

LIVE IN PEACE WITH EVERYONE

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.“ v. 18

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1. BE GRACIOUS . . .

RESPOND PROPERLY TO OTHERS

"Rejoice with those who rejoice. Mourn with those who mourn.“ v. 15

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WHAT ABOUT THE “DIFFICULT PEOPLE” IN OUR LIVES??

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1. People of “low position”

Romans 12:16b (NIV) "Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited."

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2. People who “persecute you”

Romans 12:14 (NIV) "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse."

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3. People who “do evil” against you

Romans 12:17 (NIV) "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody."

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1. LET GO OF YOUR

RIGHT TO REVENGE

2. LEAVE REVENGE IN

GOD'S HANDS

ROMANS 12:19

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3. LOOK FOR WAYS TO

HELP YOUR ENEMY

ROMANS 12:20

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4. OVERCOME EVIL

WITH GOOD

ROMANS 12:21

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A LIFE OF LOVE, Romans 12:9-13

1. Love’s PURITY, v. 9
2. Love’s PROTECTION, v. 9
3. Love’s PROMISE, v. 10
4. Love’s PERSEVERANCE, v. 12
5. Love’s PROVISION, v. 13
6. Love’s PASSION, v. 11

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Romans 12:14-21

7. LOVE’S FREEDOM
v. 21 “Do not be overcome with evil,

But overcome evil with good.”

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A LIFE OF GRACIOUSNESS

Romans 12:14-21