5. READ: ROMANS 12:3-16
[Romans 12:3] "For by the grace given me I say to every
one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,
but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance
with the measure of faith God has given you. [4] Just as each of us
has one body with many members, and these members do not all have
the same function, [5] so in Christ we who are many form one body,
and each member belongs to all the others. [6] We have different
gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is
prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. [7] If it
is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; [8] if
it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the
needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let
him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it
cheerfully.
[9] "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to
what is good. [10] Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
Honor one another above yourselves. [11] Never be lacking in zeal,
but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. [12] Be joyful in
hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. [13] Share with
God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
[14] "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not
curse. [15] Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who
mourn. [16] Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but
be willing to associate with people of low position [or,
"willing to do menial work"]. Do not be
conceited."
a. How many bodies do we form in Christ?
b. What are some of the different gifts in the body?
c. How should we be devoted to one another?
d. How should we live with one another?
