Supernatural Living Part 3
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Over the last 3 sermons we have talked about supernatural living, this morning we are ending chapter 12 by finishing up how to live a supernatural life by talking about how we must treat others and our actions when it come to other Christians and people who are not Christians.
How we deal with other people says a lot about who we are and our character.
Our Duty to All People
Our Duty to All People
We have a duty to all people regardless of their standing with God.
All people should be treated the same.
Bless those who Persecute You (v 12:14a)
Bless those who Persecute You (v 12:14a)
This section of 12 starts out with a very hard command and that is to bless those you hate you.
This is exactly what Jesus said to do in Luke 6:27-28
27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
What this is saying is to love those who don’t love you back.
That is the greatest testimony that a person can have.
Bless and do not Curse them (v 12:14b)
Bless and do not Curse them (v 12:14b)
Paul continues to make sure his point gets driven home.
We are to bless them not curse them.
Rejoice with Those who Rejoice (v 12:15a)
Rejoice with Those who Rejoice (v 12:15a)
Weep with those who Weep (v12:15)
Weep with those who Weep (v12:15)
Do Not be Partial (v 12:16)
Do Not be Partial (v 12:16)
Avoid Haughtiness and Associate with the Humble (12:16)
Avoid Haughtiness and Associate with the Humble (12:16)
Do not Be Wise in your Own Eyes
Do not Be Wise in your Own Eyes
Our Duty Toward Personal Enemies
Our Duty Toward Personal Enemies
Never Return Evil for Evil
Never Return Evil for Evil
Always Respect what is Right
Always Respect what is Right
Live in Peace with Everyone
Live in Peace with Everyone
Never Avenge Yourself
Never Avenge Yourself
Overcome Evil with Good
Overcome Evil with Good