Live in Harmony – Rom
Vs 16 – Live in harmony with one another. Paul said a similar thing in the book of Ephesians when he said, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the faith.” Do not be proud but be willing to associate with someone in a lower social or economic class. Practical advice because in Rome 80% of its inhabitants were slaves and the church had a similar makeup.
Vs 17 – Do not repay any one evil for evil. Christians represent God and we are called to be holy, righteous and good. Evil is associated with the devil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. It is true we live our lives for an audience of one but we also are ambassadors for Christ. So live your life to show Christ in a positive way. A Malay proverb says, “A debt of money may be repaid, a debt of kindness is a dent throughout life.” Your one act of kindness could change someone’s life.
No comments:
Post a Comment