Romans 12:9-21
Love in God

Today, 04/06/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in Romans 12:9-21.

9 Let love be without dissimulation, in horror fleeing from evil, cleaving to the good,

10 in brotherly love to one another, loving fervently, having gone before one another in honor;

11 in diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

12 in hope, rejoicing; in affliction, enduring; in prayer, steadfastly continuing;

13 imparting to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

14 Bless those persecuting you; bless, and do not curse.

15 Rejoice with rejoicing ones, and weep with weeping ones;

16 minding the same thing toward one another, not minding high things, but yielding to the lowly. Do not become wise within yourselves;

17 returning evil for evil to no one; providing right things before all men. Prov. 3:4

18 If possible, from you being in peace with all men;

19 not avenging yourselves, beloved, but giving place to wrath, for it has been written, “Vengeance is Mine,” “I will repay,” says the Lord. Deut. 32:35

20 Then “if one hostile to you hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Prov. 25:21, 22

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with good.

[Literal Translation of the Holy Bible]

Suggested Questions:

1. Combine Romans 12:9-21 with I Corinthians 13 and write a list of the characteristics of love.

2. What does “minding the same thing” refer to?

3. What does “not minding high things” mean?

4. What does verse 18 mean? Does it include not suing or disputing with those who harm us?

5. What does verse 20 mean?

Suggested Applications:

1. In your opinion, which verses in Romans 12:9-21 are worth God’s people memorizing?

2. Have you ever wanted to seek revenge on someone?

3. Have you ever been arrogant, thinking that you are more talented or knowledgeable than others, worthy of everyone’s admiration?

4. Do you have the same mindset as your brothers and sisters in the Church?