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Romans 15:1-13

1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please

ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For Christ did not

please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” 4

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God of

endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord

with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord

Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of

God.

8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in

order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might

glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and

sing to your name.” 10 And again it says, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” 11 And again,

“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.” 12 And again Isaiah says,

“The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles

hope.” 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power

of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Welcome the weak

Welcome the outsider

Welcome the Savior

Join us this week as Pastor Nate takes us through Romans 14.

Romans 14:13-23

P - Put the needs of others above your own

- I am truly living in freedom when I can deny myself something I’m free to do/have for the sake of showing love to another

E - Encourage and build each other up

- It’s not about what I can get out of it but rather what I can put into it

A - Always live by faith

C - Choose a clear conscience

E - Enjoy following Jesus

Join us today as pastor John walks us through the first half of Romans Chapter 12

Romans 13:8-14

8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled

the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You

shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word:

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love

is the fulfilling of the law.

11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For

salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 12 The night is far gone; the day is at

hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk

properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and

sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no

provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Wake Up

11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For

salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 12 The night is far gone; the day is at

hand.

Get dressed

So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk

properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and

sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no

provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Ephesians 5:15-18 - 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16

making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but

understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is

debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit

Our problem often is we are trying to put on the robe of Christ without taking off the rags of sin

or trying to take off the rags of sin without putting on the robe of Christ

Ephesians 4:22-24 - 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and

is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to

put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Go to work

8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled

the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You

shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word:

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love

is the fulfilling of the law.

Our problem is often we try to keep the law without love or try to love without keeping the law

GOD & Government | What's Going On Here? | Romans 13: 1-7 by CityLight Church

Join us this week as pastor Nate leads us through Romans 12:14-21

What Love is Like - Romans 12: 9-13 by CityLight Church

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