Be Devoted To One Another In Love
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of
God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to
God—this is your true and proper worship.
Do not conform to the pattern of
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be
able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect
will.
Romans 12:1-2
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.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what
is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it
depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:9-18
When we are married we are urged to pursue a love that finds its
center beyond ourselves.
We are not to be conformed to this world, but we are to be transformed
by the renewing of our minds, so that we may discern what is the will of God,
what is good and acceptable and perfect.
There are two great truths in our faith journey. God’s
great love for us expressed in the sacrifice of Jesus; and God’s desire that we
find life’s greatest joy and transformation in our relationship with Him.
Those are the keys to becoming the persons God meant us to be.
We become who God meant us to be by giving ourselves
completely to Him.
Our Daily Bread –