Winning in Relationships
Series: Winning
February 19, 2023 AM Elwyn N. Johnston
Romans 12:14 – 21
Verse of the Week: “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18
1. Choose to do right
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12:14
“If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them!” Luke 6:32
2. Empathize with others
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15
3. Get off your high horse
“Live in harmony with each other. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Don’t think you know it all.” Romans 12:16
“How good and how pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head” Psalm 133:1 & 2
“show no partiality” James 2:1
4. Forgive quickly
“Never pay back evil for evil to anyone.” Romans 12:17
“Never take your own revenge, but leave that to the righteous anger of God. Romans 12:19
“Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18
“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink” Romans 12:20