Easy Bible・Romans 12

Living Sacrifices

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About this Chapter

In this chapter, the apostle Paul urges the believers in Rome to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. He encourages them not to conform to the pattern of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Paul emphasizes the importance of using their spiritual gifts to serve one another and to love genuinely. He teaches about the marks of a true Christian, including sincere love, devotion to one another, and perseverance in prayer. Paul also instructs them to bless those who persecute them and to live in harmony with one another. Paul reminds the believers to empathize with one another, rejoicing with those who rejoice and mourning with those who mourn. He encourages them to live in harmony, not being proud or conceited, but associating with the lowly. Paul teaches about the importance of overcoming evil with good and submitting to governing authorities. He emphasizes the need to love one another and to fulfill the commandments of God. In conclusion, Paul urges the believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, to use their spiritual gifts to serve one another, and to live in harmony with one another. He emphasizes the importance of genuine love, devotion to one another, and perseverance in prayer. Paul encourages them to bless those who persecute them and to overcome evil with good.