THEME: Uncharted
SERIES: Transformed
TITLE: True Love Tested
Text: Romans 12:14-21
Proven fact: We will not (get along with everyone)!!!
I. LOVE’S DISPLAY
Those words of Paul should sound familiar. They are found in Matthew 5:44; “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
8 ways we are to display love to others: (from last week)
1. (Brotherly affection)
2. (Unselfishness)
3. (Enthusiasm)
4. (Hope)
5. (Be patient in difficulty)
6. (Be prayerful)
7. (Be generous)
8. (Hospitality)
II. LOVE’S DUTY
Turn to I Peter 2: 21-23. Two things worth mentioning:
1) What we are about to read is (personal), not (national).
2) These are (attainable), not (idealistic).
What does Paul say is our “duty”?
1. Bless and (don’t curse them). [v.14]
2. Rejoice with those (who rejoice)… [v.15]
3. Live in (harmony) with others. [v.16]
4. Don’t (seek revenge). [vv.17-19]
5. Be sensitive (to others), especially your (enemies’) needs. [v.20]
NEXT WEEK: Theme: Uncharted Series: True North
Title: Reference Point
Scripture: Job 1:1-2:10
