Month: March 2021

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. Romans 13:1 While attending a Christian college, one of my first classes required the students to read through the Bible in its entirety. On the final exam was a weighted question, regarding how much we’d read during the semester. I did well, getting most of the…
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Never be wise in your own sight. Romans 12:16 Before I had kids, like many non-parents, I watched other kids bad behavior with horror, telling myself that I’d never allow my kids to act like that. I don’t remember giving a lot of unsolicited advice, but I do know that I was judgmental and condescending…
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If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:20-21 Several weeks after the presidential election, I had to opportunity to speak to a…
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Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Romans 12:16 A few years ago, while in New York, I ran into a celebrity. He was incognito, hoping to avoid being noticed by others, but I recognized him due to a minor facial deformity. Being unaccustomed to meeting celebrities, I abruptly told him how I…
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Live in harmony with one another . . . If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:16,18 Years ago, I had it out with another medical professional about the care of one of our patients. We didn’t come to blows, but it was close. Both convinced that we…
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Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them . . . Repay no one evil for evil . . . Romans 12:14, 17 When I read the Bible, I obviously come across teachings that I agree with and believe to be true. I know that I should live according to these truths…
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Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 One day a while back – as you may have noticed – the blog got hacked. Those who clicked on the link were taken, not to the daily devotional, but to some advertisement. This was frustrating to me. I wasn’t going to…
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Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 While in treatment for my chemical dependency, I spent a lot of time in therapy together with a group of 10 or 12 guys who got to know each other pretty well. One day, as the group was discussing its encounters…
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Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9 I grew up in a Christian environment and somewhere along the line, I picked up this clever catchphrase – Love God, Hate Sin. I remember thinking that sounded simple. All I have to do is remember those four words and I’ll always make…
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Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one…
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