Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on November 7, 2021 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC.
Romans 12:14-21
Enemies we don't embrace
1. National or international warfare is not in view in Romans 12.
2. Opponents in games or sporting events are not in view in Romans 12.
3. Encouraging evil is not in view in Romans 12.
Enemies we embrace with love: (compare Matt. 5: 43-48)
1. Antagonistic People (v. 43-44)
2. Evil and Unrighteous People (v. 45)
3. Selfish People (v. 46)
4. "Different" People (v. 47)
A Plan for Loving Hard Peopole
1. Accept them the way they are (v. 17, 18, 21)
2. Pray for them and bless them (v. 14, Matt. 5:44)
3. Give to them (v. 15-16, 19-21, Matt. 5:45)