The music was done, the kids were dismissed to children’s church, and the pastor got up to speak. He began by picking up his Bible and reading:
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Do not be slothful in zeal. Be fervent in spirit. Serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation. Be constant in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you. Bless. Do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.
Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
“If you ever are needing help knowing what to pray, Romans 12 is a good place to go,” he said.
“Whoa,” I thought. “You could stop there, and I’d have all I need for the week.” Of course, he went on to preach a very tasty sermon as a bonus.
But I’m definitely adding Romans 12:9-18 to a mission statement that also includes Matthew 22:36-40, Philippians 4:8, and Galatians 5:22-23. Go ahead, look them up — please!
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