Scott Palmer - Loving Those Who Are Hard to Love - Unashamed – Part 51

Loving Those Who Are Hard to Love
Unashamed – Part 51
March 17, 2024
Romans 12:17-21 

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.”  Romans 12:1 (CSB)

 Because of God’s mercy, I can choose to…

 1.   Work for __________________________. (17-18)

“Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and He will grant you His blessing.” I Peter 3:9 (NLT)

“See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.” I Thessalonians 5:15 (NLT)

“Indeed, we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only before the Lord but also before people.” II Corinthian 8:21 (CSB)

 2.   Never seek ________________________. (19)

“For we know him who said, ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay.’ And again, ‘The Lord will judge his people.’” Hebrews 10:30 (ESV)

 3.   _____________________ evil with good. (20-21)

“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25:21-22 (CSB)

“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (CSB)