Romans
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The Pattern of the World
Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” We all should study before taking a test. Studying refreshes what you heard in the classroom or…
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Conscious of Our Sin
Romans 3:20 “Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.” I used to build model airplanes when I was kid. I opened the box and all I saw was a bunch of flat parts held together by some plastic…
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The Hope Equation
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” My oldest daughter was turning sixteen. As parents, we were excited and worried all at the same time. The new driver’s license…
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Accepting the Weak
Romans 14:1 “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.” There was a skit I remember that Saturday Night Live used to play. It was called the “The Computer Guy.” Normal office workers would be working and their computer needed fixing. They would try to fix it but could not. The…
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Keep Away
Romans 16:17-18 “I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naïve…
Let It Go 