THE DEBT OF LOVE

Rom 13:8-10  “Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly … Continue reading THE DEBT OF LOVE

RENDER TO ALL THEIR DUES

Rom 13:5-7  “Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour … Continue reading RENDER TO ALL THEIR DUES

THERE IS NO POWER BUT OF GOD

Rom 13:1-4  “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to … Continue reading THERE IS NO POWER BUT OF GOD

OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD

Rom 12:20  “Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” How often have we heard the expression concerning our adversaries that we should “kill them with kindness?” There … Continue reading OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD

AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES

Rom 12:17  “Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” … Continue reading AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES

BLESS THEM WHICH PERSECUTE YOU

Rom 12:14-16  “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.” As a general rule, we do not much … Continue reading BLESS THEM WHICH PERSECUTE YOU

LET LOVE BE SINCERE

Romans 12:9-13 “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the … Continue reading LET LOVE BE SINCERE

ACCORDING TO THE GRACE GIVEN US

Rom 12:6-8  “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that … Continue reading ACCORDING TO THE GRACE GIVEN US