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4. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,
in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies
as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to
God—this is your true and proper
(spiritual/logical) worship. Do not conform
to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:1-2
5. Romans 12:3, Do not think of yourself more
highly than you ought, but rather think of
yourself with sober judgment, in accordance
with the faith God has distributed to each of
you. (see vv. 4-13)
Renewing your
mind:
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1:
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6. A realistic view of yourself fosters your best
contribution to the body.
Renewing your
mind:
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8. Romans 12:14–15, Bless those who
persecute you; bless and do not
curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice;
mourn with those who mourn.
Renewing your
mind:
Step 2:
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9. Romans 12:16, Live in harmony with one
another. Do not be proud (exalted thinking),
but be willing to associate with people of
low position. Do not be conceited (wise in
your own eyes).
Renewing your
mind:
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2
10. A high view of yourself will cause a low view
of others.
Renewing your
mind:
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2
11. Someone who hurt you
Someone you envy
Someone who hurts
Share an experience where your self-
importance caused tension between you and
:
Q2
12. Romans 12:20–21, “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.” [Prov
25:21-22] Do not be overcome by evil, but
overcome evil with good.
Renewing your
mind:
Step
2
13. Romans 13:1, Let everyone be subject to
the governing authorities, for there is no
authority except that which God has
established.
Renewing your
mind:
Step
3:
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14. Rulers are God’s men, not necessarily
godly men.
Renewing your
mind:
Step
3
15. How could being debt free liberate you for
obedience?
Taxes and debt are barometers of
obedience?
Q3
16. Romans 13:8, Let no debt remain
outstanding, except the continuing debt to
love one another, for whoever loves others
has fulfilled the law.
Renewing your
mind:
Step
3