Exerpts from Romans 12 ( Dedicated Service)

1, Be renewed in your mind. (give fresh life or strength to).

2, Be mutually dependent on each other.

3, Give with generosity

4, Show mercy with cheerfulness.

5, Be fervent ( a passionate intensity) in spirit.

6, Enthusiastically serve the Lord.

7, Pursue hospitality.

8, Bless those who cause you harm or hardship.

9, Be devoted to prayer, (continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength.)

10, Do not be haughty (conceited, self important, exclusive,)

11, Associate with the humble, (people with a realistic self view).

12, Never repay evil for evil. (sin with sin)

13, Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper.

14, Do not be overcome and conquered by evil.

15, Overcome evil with Good.

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