Preachify Daily Devotional

Principles of Christian Living Romans 12:9-21
Topic: STEADFASTNESS!
Romans 12:11-12

Series: Principles of Christian Living Romans 12:9-21
Topic: LOVE!
Romans 12:9-10

A lot of people have taken time to discuss elaborately on the above subject, Love. Yet, it hasn't been exhausted because of it understanding and application in our everyday living with our fellow human.
Principles are standard set up to guide the attitude of the ways of an individual or group behavior. It is a rule, yardstick to standout, righting the wrong.
Christian is an individual called by the gospel of Christ from a lost world to his blessed kingdom of light, hope and peace. Thus, the Principles set for those called out by the gospel are the systematic ways of life taught and exemplified by Christ (Acts 1:1-2; Philippians 2:5-8).
One of those principles demonstrated by Christ is Love and which we will consider briefly today.
Love from the Greek connotes three major and other minor definition: we have love for family, love for sexual relationship (marriage), love unconditional (Agape) to this, Christ set forth an endless template on how Christians are to live with one another. Therefore, the Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul writes to admonish and to keep reminding christians to practice, live and cherish love.

Socrates said "the unexamined life is not worth living for human beings". Self examination an important part of living as an authentic Christian.

Psalms 119:59-60 shows us that David practiced self-reflection or examination.

Lamentations 3:40 says "let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord!"

This is a call to think about our ways and compare them with God's directives. We are to take the right action by returning to God.

Regular self-reflection is essential for any Christian who does not want to experience stunted spiritual growth. This is because, unlike physical growth in height, spiritual growth is a deliberate process.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Psalms 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

1 Timothy 4:7-8

7 Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths. Train yourself in godliness;

8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Training in godliness means we engage in godly activities which then lead to godly behaviours.
Godliness entails having a deep respect and devotion to God.
This training is continual until we cease to exist. It is the best training for anyone who wants and claims to be children of God. It should be desired and practised.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

As free moral agents, we all face temptation to sin. We have all been tempted and have been guilty of sin. We will die spiritually if we continually give in to temptation and sin.

The big question is, how do we protect ourselves from temptation?
Jesus tells us to watch and pray- Matthew 26:41
Be sober and vigilant- 1 Peter 5:8-9
Study God's words- Pslams 119:11

Sin is very deceitful (Hebrews 3:13) and as we continue to be tempted, if we are not careful, we can gradually give in to it and become comfortable in sin. We must be watchful to overcome temptation and live a godly life so we can go to Heaven when this life is over.

Matthew 7:1-5
Judge not, that you be not judged

For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

Or how can you say to your brother, Let me take the speck out of your eye, when there is the log in your own eye?

You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.

Always pass a righteous judgement- John 7:24

Matthew 6:14-15: For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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