The sermon is from be Romans 12:14-21– “Serve the Lord Perseveringly”. “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” – Romans 12:14

How can a mere sinful mortal obey Paul’s command in this verse? Our innate tendency is to defend ourselves. This is a proper response in the kingdoms of men; there are “just wars” which must be waged. But, in Christ’s kingdom, things are “upside-down.” The first are last and the last are first. Paul, of course, is simply reminding us of Christ’s words, “But I say to you, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.’” (Matt. 5:44-45) Such challenging requirements for Christian discipleship should steer us toward “… the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Heb. 4:16)

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