Romans 12:9-13: A Recipe
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Romans 12:9-13: Let love be without any pretense. Avoid what is evil; stick to what is good. In brotherly love let your feelings of deep affection for one another come to expression and regard others as more important than yourself. In the service of the Lord, work not half-heartedly, but with conscientiousness and an eager spirit. Be joyful in hope, persevere in hardship; keep praying regularly; share with any of God’s holy people who are in need; look for opportunities to be hospitable.
If we are looking for a formula for happiness . . . here it is.
If we are wondering what yardsticks we might use to measure ourselves . . . here we have them.
If we are asking ourselves how we might experience peace . . . here is the answer.
Focus on what is good, seek wisdom, be persistent, pray in all circumstances, welcome others, share God’s mercy, live a life of authentic love. Paul gives us a recipe for joy that may seem difficult; yet it is simple.
Serve God by serving others . . . love God by loving others. We have been granted the ingredients . . . now we must use them well.
For some quotes that will give us food for thought about Happiness, click on the image above or go to: http://thoughtsandlife-tanya.blogspot.com/2011/05/happiness-quotes.html?showComment=1342547093116#c3590733024654491761
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