This message was delivered by Pastor Kim Drake during the 10:00 a.m. service.
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“Loving Enemies and Other Near Impossibilities”
Romans 12:14-21
Everything Paul says in the closing verses of this chapter are contrary to our human nature. The difficulty comes from the fact that to obey and live out the principles is not easy. Paul’s instruction strikes against our nature, our will, our pride. He gives us four principles for handling someone who is opposed to us.
- Counteract your natural human response. Vv. 14, 15
- Make harmony your standard. Vv. 16, 18
- Leave your __________________________________. Vv. 17, 19
- Provide for __________________________________. Vv. 20, 21