Prepare: When we practice love, there is no need for any other law.
Read: Romans 13:9-14
Love is the fulfillment of law: In this section, Paul has dealt with the very heart of the problem: the human heart. Because the heart of man is sinful, God established government. But laws cannot change the heart. Man's heart can only be changed by God's grace. 'Love one another' is the basic principle of Christian life. When we truly practice love, there is no need for any other laws, as love covers everything. When we love others, we will not harm them. When we have the love of Christ in our hearts, we would obey God and help others in need.
Put on the armour of light: The emphasis in this passage is on the imminent return of Jesus Christ. As His children, we need to be found faithful when He returns. Paul here gives several admonitions in the light of the Lord's return: wake up, put aside the deeds of darkness, put on the armour of light, behave decently, clothe yourselves with Lord Jesus Christ and do not gratify the sinful nature.We physically grow on the basis of what food we eat. Likewise, if we feed the flesh, we will only fulfill the sinful desires, but if we feed the inner man with the nourishing things of the Spirit, we will become more like Jesus Christ. In other words, a Christian citizen ought to be the best citizen in every way. Are you one such Christian?
Respond: Gracious and loving heavenly Father, enable me to be a good Christian and a good citizen of my country.
Read: Romans 13:9-14
Love is the fulfillment of law: In this section, Paul has dealt with the very heart of the problem: the human heart. Because the heart of man is sinful, God established government. But laws cannot change the heart. Man's heart can only be changed by God's grace. 'Love one another' is the basic principle of Christian life. When we truly practice love, there is no need for any other laws, as love covers everything. When we love others, we will not harm them. When we have the love of Christ in our hearts, we would obey God and help others in need.
Put on the armour of light: The emphasis in this passage is on the imminent return of Jesus Christ. As His children, we need to be found faithful when He returns. Paul here gives several admonitions in the light of the Lord's return: wake up, put aside the deeds of darkness, put on the armour of light, behave decently, clothe yourselves with Lord Jesus Christ and do not gratify the sinful nature.We physically grow on the basis of what food we eat. Likewise, if we feed the flesh, we will only fulfill the sinful desires, but if we feed the inner man with the nourishing things of the Spirit, we will become more like Jesus Christ. In other words, a Christian citizen ought to be the best citizen in every way. Are you one such Christian?
Respond: Gracious and loving heavenly Father, enable me to be a good Christian and a good citizen of my country.
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