Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Romans 12: Christian Conduct

Good Morning Beloved,
What is the conduct of a Christian to be like?  In words, I will try to draw a picture so I can understand it.  What is a body made up of?  OUTSIDE BODY:  two feet, two legs, one torso, two arms, two hands, 10 fingers, 10 toes, two eyes, one nose, two ears, one mouth, one head.  INSIDE BODY:  lungs, liver, bowels, kidneys, colon, stomach, and heart. Many different parts and function to preform but yet just ONE body. So, we  are the body of Christ and each has a different function to preform in the body. Christ is the head and we are the body. 
Now the body has many parts but different gifts. ( this is the  spiritual body). In Romans 12 it talks about what the conduct of a Christian should be.  Paraphrased:
According to the grace that is given to us as the body of Christ there are different gifts.  Some will prophesy according to the proportion of faith.  Ministry of teaching, exhortation( encouragement) , some will be ruler but do it with diligence( carefully), mercy with cheerfulness, Love without false pretense. 
All should do the following:  hate evil, cling to that which is good.  Be kind with a brotherly affection, honor each other, be not lazy.  Be strong in spirit serving the Lord. Rejoice in hope and patient in tribulation. Always praying , giving to the saints ( tithes, offerings ) Have hospitality  and bless them that persecute you and do not curse them.  Rejoice with those who are  rejoicing and weep with the ones who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another, not high minded or conceited. Reward no man evil for evil but be honest in all things in the sight of man. Try to live peacefully with all men.  Do not seek revenge, this belongs to the Lord. Feed and give drink to your enemy, in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head.  Overcome evil with good.
This is the way we as a Christian should be conducting  and living our life.. Day by day, minute by minute, living as God has ask us to.  When we make a mistake .. STOP... ask forgiveness and ask for help in making a change from that mistake. Be open to those who can help you, don't be ashamed to ask for help.  We all have a different function in the body of Christ and should be willing to help others.  Will you help me to become a better Christian today?  I need help in many different areas of my life and today I could use your help my friend..
God Bless each of you and thank you for being my friend and since it is so close to Christmas I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!! 
Remember:  Smile , it is a free gift from God for you to share will all you meet.
Love and Blessings from a sister in Christ , vickie

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