Bless But
Do Not Curse
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be
lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in
hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share
with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless
those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who
rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not
be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be
conceited.
Romans 12:9-16
Life
has many successes, victories, and defeats.
The
apostle Paul called us to a life of both weeping and rejoicing.
If
we rejoice only in our own victories, we miss the wonder of celebrating the
power of the Lord, who desires to accomplish His purposes in and through others
as well. If we mourn only for our own losses, we lose the opportunity to help
those who are hurting by showing them compassion.
Life
is filled with the extremes of joy and sorrow, victory and defeat. But we have
been given the privilege of entering into those moments in people’s lives to
see the grace of God at work. Don’t miss it!
Looking to the needs of others honors Christ.
Our Daily Bread –