Romans 12:1-8

LIVING SACRIFICES

Keywords 12:1

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifi ces, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship.

 

1. In view of God’s mercy, offer your bodies (1-2)

When we were separated from God by our sins and destined for hell, he had

mercy on us and bought us with Jesus' blood. Because of his great mercy, we

must offer ourselves to him to live for his glory. This is the spiritual act of worship

which God wants. God’s people are called to live in the world, but not conform to

the patterns of the world. Our minds are renewed when we study God’s word and

seek to obey it.

 

2. Don't think of yourself too highly (3-8)

Each believer is a member of the Body of Christ. If we belong to Jesus, we are

members of his Body in unity with each other. In his grace God apportioned gifts

to his people. They are to be used to glorify God and to build up others. In some

cases, the nature of the gift suggests how it should be used to serve the Body:

Leaders should be diligent; giving should be generous; mercy should be shown

cheerfully.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to see myself and others in view of your grace and mercy.

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