I often sense Christians want God’s will regarding some decision they need to make. The Bible is replete with passages on how we are to live. Yet, there are no passages on how to:
· Interpret circumstances
· Determine if something is a closed door or a test
· Choose among equal options
Romans chapter 12, which is entitled “Christian Living” in my NIV Study Bible, is one passage where God tells us His will for how we should live our lives. It seems to me that if we concentrate on that which God has told us, because of His grace, we need not worry about “missing the center” of His will.
1) Rom 12:1 Offer your body as a living sacrifice to God
2) Rom 12:2 Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
3) Rom 12:3 Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought
4) Rom 12:6 Use your gift(s)
5) Rom 12:9 Love with sincerity
6) Rom 12:9 Hate what is evil
7) Rom 12:9 Cling to what is good
8) Rom 12:10 Be devoted to one another
9) Rom 12:11 Never be lacking in zeal
10) Rom 12:11 Keep your spiritual fervor
11) Rom 12:12 Be joyful in hope
12) Rom 12:12 Be patient in affliction
13) Rom 12:12 Be faithful in prayer
14) Rom 12:13 Share with God’s people who are in need
15) Rom 12:13 Practice hospitality
16) Rom 12:14 Bless those who persecute you
17) Rom 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice
18) Rom 12:15 Mourn with those who mourn
19) Rom 12:16 Live in harmony with one another
20) Rom 12:16 Do not be proud
21) Rom 12:16 Be willing to associate with people of low position
22) Rom 12:16 Do not be conceited
23) Rom 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil
24) Rom 12:17 Be careful to do what is right
25) Rom 12:18 Live at peace with everyone
26) Rom 12:19 Do not take revenge
27) Rom 12:20 Do good to your enemies
28) Rom 12:21 Overcome evil with good
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