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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 13:4-7
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Romans 13:4-7 (WEL) He is God’s servant to you for good, but if you do what is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t wear the sword for no reason, because he is God’s servant, an avenger to [execute] punishment on those who do evil. 5 Therefore, you must comply, not…
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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 13:1-3
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Constable chapter summary: “This chapter broadens the Christian’s sphere of responsibility by extending it to include the civil government under which he or she lives. Romans 13 is the premier New Testament passage that explains the believer’s civil responsibilities. Paul expounded what it means to render unto Caesar what belongs…
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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 12:19-21
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Romans 12:19-21 (WEL) Dearly beloved, don’t seek revenge for yourself, but give room for the wrath [of God] instead, for it is written, “’Vengeance is mine; I will repay’, says the Lord.” [Deuteronomy 32:35] 20 Therefore, if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him drink,…
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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 12:14-18
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Romans 12:14-18 (WEL) Bless those who persecute you. Bless; do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Seek to be harmonious with each other. Do not be inclined towards the upper class but condescend to those of lower status. Don’t be conceited…
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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 12:9-13
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Romans 12:9-13 (WEL) Love must be genuine. Hate what is evil. Stick tightly to what is good. 10 Have mutual goodwill for one another with brotherly love, in honor showing preference to one another. 11 Don’t be slothful in zeal; be zealous in spirit; be serving the Lord. 12 Be…
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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 12:3-8
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Romans 12:3-8 (WEL) For I say to everyone among you, through the grace given to me, don’t cherish the thought that you are more important than what you should think [about yourself], but have sober thoughts, since God has dispensed to everyone a measure of faith. 4 For, just as…
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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 12:1-2
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Constable’s chapter summary: “In contrasting chapters 1-11 with chapters 12-16 of Romans, perhaps the most important distinction is that the first part deals primarily with God’s actions for humanity, and the last part deals with people’s actions in response to God’s. This is an oversimplification of the book, but the…
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My Daily Thoughts—Romans 11:33-36
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Romans 11:33-36 (WEL) O the depth of the riches of both God’s wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable [are] his judgments and his paths untraceable! 34 For who has known the Lord’s mind, or who has been his counselor? [Isaiah 40:13] 35 Who has given to him first that he would…
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