Opening: As a child, who was the troublemaker in your family? Who was the
peacemaker?
Scripture: Read
Romans 12:9-21.
Connect
the Text with Your Life:
- Today’s reading is a description of the life that is pleasing to God (see verses 1-2). Take a piece of paper and individually list the descriptions.
- Not surprisingly, love heads the list, for all that Paul says is embraced by the call to love (also see John 13:34–35).
- Of the commands listed here, which two are easiest for you to keep? Which two are most difficult?
- What relationship in your life most needs the teaching in this passage?
Prayer
Focus: Take a moment to ask for God’s forgiveness,
understanding, patience, and power for this relationship?
