Change Your Mind, Change Your Life – Romans 12

I love Romans 12 because there is so much that we can apply to our everyday lives.

12:1 Be a living, holy, acceptable sacrifice to God.

12:2 “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” NKJV. So much has been written and preached about this verse. Don’t agree with everything in society. Change your mind so you can change your life and live in a way that pleases God.

12:3 Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest with yourself about yourself.

12:4 Everyone has value and something to contribute.

12:5 We all are a part of each other.

12:6-8 Use your gifts and talents to serve God.

12:9-10 Really love people.

12:11 Work hard.

12:11 Don’t be lazy.

12:11 Serve with gladness.

12:12 Be patient in trouble.

12:12 Keep praying in times of trouble.

12:13 Help those in need.

12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Pray that God will bless them. OUCH!!! That’s REALLY hard. I have to make that a goal for myself.

12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” NKJV

12:16 “Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!” NLT

12:17 “Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.” NLT

12:18 “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.” NLT

12:19 “Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.” NLT

12:20 If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” NLT

12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NKJV

Be Humble – Luke 14

14:4 Jesus heals the sick.
14:7-10 It is better to be given an upgrade instead of being told to step aside, someone more important will be taking your position.
14:11 “For the proud will be humbled, but the humble will be honored.”
14:13 It’s better to help those who can never repay you – poor, crippled, lame, blind.
14:14 God will reward you at the resurrection of the godly.
14:16-20 Jesus has so much for us. He wants us to spend time with Him. He wants us to be in relationship with Him. But too often, the cares of the world take up our time and energy, leaving less and less time for Jesus.
14:24 Then we miss out on our blessing.
14:21-23 You don’t have to be of a certain status to come before God. All who believe are invited. No matter where you are, Jesus will find you.
14:26 The cost of being a disciple is that you must love Jesus more than anything – even your own life.
14:27 You will suffer and have your own problems.
14:28-32 Before you do anything, consider the consequences. Begin with the end in mind.