Romans 12
And How It's Shaped Your World
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Still exploring the aspect of community. Let's dive deeper beyond the details of Romans 12 into the rest of the scripture and also in our personal lives. How has your interaction with this chapter alongside issues like racial contrast/prevalence, sexuality, class/position differences etc. impacted/influenced/informed the story of your life and your association with those around you?
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The world I live in is so desperate for genuine love. Today my cousin has called me after a very long time just to tell me how a photo I posted on my timeline was stunning (using her own words). Few minutes later she was asking me to send her some money! It makes me wonder whether her admiration for my post was even honest or just some medium to get into my pocket. Anyway, in situations like this Romans 12 reminds me of the urgency to love genuinely and not just weaponize love as a weapon for personal gain.
Hi Derick,
I'm so glad you shared Romans 12. I just read it again for the 5th time. The power of the Word of God is unmeasurable. Each time I read this something new becomes more alive. I write often about what the forces of evil are doing, and how horrific it is for their victims. Without the admonitions of Christ in the Bible, I can easily get caught up in allowing hate or bitterness to creep into my life. It is a most important reminder to PRAY for our enemies, and Romans 12 reminds us of this. In John 15:18, Jesus said "If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first."
In Canada, thousands of people have signs all around the country that say "F%$# Trudeau". I understand that this is a way that many people are simply voicing their anger and disgust at the wicked deeds the Prime Minster is committing and pointing out that what Trudeau is doing is pure evil. That aside, cursing him won't do anything good - it can only cause harm. While I am not proud to admit this sign made me laugh at first, when I would come home every day and see this sticker on my neighbor's car, it began to grieve me. The Bible also commands us in 1 Timothy 2: 1 & 2, to pray for the government, and how to pray for the government.
I decided I would make a sticker. I went to a graphic designer and had 100 of them made.
The sticker says PRAY FOR TRUDEAU.
Shockingly, many people - even Christians - said they could not get behind this! WOW!
They do not know their Bible, and so I had to explain to many of them that this sticker was not an endorsement - it was simply a step of obedience to God and His Word.
The evil in this world is too big for us alone, but with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! When you read a discouraging news headline or friends or family speak to you in panic, share with them the peace and joy that comes from praying for the government and your enemies, and following up your prayers by finding a way to bless them.