8 B’s For A Better Life

Romans 12:9-16 “Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically. Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful. When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night. If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow. Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!” (NLT)

1. Be Real. (verse 9)
1. Really love others
2. Really abhor what is evil
3. Really stand for what is Good
4. Remember that if you are not “real”, you are fake.

2. Be Loving. (verse 10)
1. Love one another. Place their need above your needs.
2. Take joy in honoring one another. Encourage them.

3. Be Excited. (verse 11)
1. Not Lazy. We don’t need no couch potato’s around here!
2. Serve God with enthusiasm. Wake up and get busy, the Boss is comin’ soon!

4. Be Faithful. (verse 12)
1. Be glad for what God has planned
2. Be patient
3. Be prayerful

5. Be Generous. (verse 13)
1. Help those in need
2. Distribute to the needs of the saints
3. Be given to hospitality

6. Be Meek. (verse 14)
1. Pray for those who are against you
2. Ask God to bless them

7. Be Compassionate. (verse 15)
1. Be happy with those who are happy
2. Be sad with those who are sad
3. Care about the needs of others

8. Be Humble. (verse 16)
1. Be at peace with one another
2. Be of the same Mind. (the Mind of Christ)
3. Do not be prideful or boastful
4. Be with one another
5. Do not think you know everything

“B” like Jesus Christ