Here’s a list of what your transformed life should look like according to Romans 12:9-21:
1. Your love must be real. Hate what is evil.
2. Do only what is good.
3. Love each other.
4. Don’t be selfish.
5. Serve the Lord.
6. Work hard and don’t be lazy.
7. Be excited about serving Him!
8. Be happy because of the hope you have.
9. Be patient when you have troubles.
10. Pray all the time.
11. Share with God’s people who need help. Look for people who need help and welcome them into your homes.
12. Wish only good for those who treat you badly. Ask God to bless them, not curse them.
13. When others are happy, you should be happy with them.
14. When others are sad, you should be sad too.
15. Live together in peace with each other.
16. Don’t be proud, but be willing to be friends with people who are not important to others.
17. Don’t think of yourself as smarter than everyone else.
18. If someone does you wrong, don’t try to pay them back by hurting them. Try to do what everyone thinks is right.
19. Do the best you can to live in peace with everyone.
20. Don’t try to punish anyone who does wrong to you. Wait for God to punish them with His anger. In the Scriptures the Lord says, “I am the one who punishes; I will pay people back.”
21. You should do this:
“If you have enemies who are hungry,
give them something to eat.
If you have enemies who are thirsty,
give them something to drink.
In doing this you will make them feel ashamed.”
22. Don’t let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.
Wow! Now that’s a list! What’s the saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” W.E. Hickson.
Stephanie’s short version:
- Love all (the good and the bad).
- Be unselfish. Help a brother or sista out.
- Enjoy serving The One True God who created you and you owe EVERYTHING to.
- Be empathetic.
- Pray, pray, pray!
- Let God deal with those who are meanies.
Can we do it? Let’s try. Just imagine if everyone tried to live a transformed life. Life will definitely be good.
“Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it.” ~Author Unknown
Don’t let this be just a dream, strive for it.
Blessings to you!
