Getting Along Instead of Getting Even “Lessons Learned from Reality TV”
Romans 12:14-21, ”Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is Mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
- Remember, the Bible makes a distinction between how _______________ and how an _______________should respond to being a Hacked or hurt.
- The warning Paul gives is to speak_________ instead of _______________ those who hurt you.
- The Key Idea: When your been hurt, watch your __________.
- Instead of superiority, Paul wants our mind to be bent toward _____________________.
- Paul gives us two specific actions:
- a) Avoid ______________________.
- B) Pursue _____________________.
Romans 12:20, ”On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.’”