City Life Church Bible Study 20241105 Romans 12:9-21
"Love others"
Romans 12:9-21 (NIRV) New International Reader's Version
9 Love must be honest and true. Hate what is evil. Hold on to what is good. 10 Love one another deeply Honor others more than yourselves. 11 Stay excited about your faith as you serve the Lord. 12 When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient When you pray, be faithful. 13 Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes,
14 Bless those who hurt you. Bless them, and do not curse them. 15 Be joyful with those who are joyful. Be sad with those who are sad. 16 Agree with one another Don't be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren't considered important. Don't think that you are better than others.
17 Don't pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone thinks is right. 18 If possible, live in peace with everyone Do that as much as you can. 19 My dear friends, don't try to get even. Leave room for God to show his anger. It is written, "I am the God who judges people I will pay them back." (Deuteronomy 32:35) says the Lord. 20 Do just the opposite Scripture says.
"If your enemies are hungry, give them food to cat If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads" (Proverbs 25-21.22)
21 Don't let evil overcome you. Overcome evil by doing good.
Discussion:
1. What should we hate and love?
2. What instructions does God want us to observe in our relationships?
3. How is genuine love important in our relationships with people?
4. In what ways can you honour someone above yourself and treat others as more important? 5. How is a Christian to treat enemies? Why should we not take revenge?
6. How does doing good to an enemy overcome evil?
Reflection
7 Which of the instructions in this passage is most difficult for you?
