Romans 12:9-21
1. Motivation
2. Consistency
3. Discipline
Building Up the Body of Christ
(Ephesians 4:15-16)
To fail to build up the Body of Christ is the same as tearing it down.
1. Motivation -vs. 9- “Hate what is evil, cling to what is good.”
Impure motivations
a. obligation
b. credit or honor
c. success
Contrast -12:10- “be devoted to one another, honor one another”
2. Consistency 11-12- “keep your spiritual fervor
consistency of service
consistency of love
3. Discipline- determination to continue with Christian service even when you don't feel like it!
vs. 17-21 “do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good”
Discipline breeds habit.