SLIDE 1 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
SLIDE 6 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."
SLIDE 7 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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Live with graciousness and kindness ROMANS 12:14-21
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1.BE GRACIOUS TO PEOPLE IN GENERAL
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LIVE IN HARMONY
"Live in harmony with one another.“ v. 16
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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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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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RIGHT TO REVENGE
GOD'S HANDS
ROMANS 12:19
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HELP YOUR ENEMY
ROMANS 12:20
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WITH GOOD
ROMANS 12:21
SLIDE 22 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
SLIDE 23 Romans 12:14-21
- 7. LOVE’S FREEDOM
- v. 21 “Do not be overcome with evil,
But overcome evil with good.”
SLIDE 24 A LIFE OF GRACIOUSNESS
Romans 12:14-21