One body

Romans 12:5 NASB95

5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

I posed the question: How can we be one body, when we have spend over 2000 years having church split after church split.

Romans 12:1–2 NASB95

1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

How is our mind renewed?

We need to start with the knowledge that our mind needs to be renewed.

In the Army we called it PMCS (Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service.

Check the level and quality of the antifreeze.

Romans 12:14 NASB95

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Romans 12:15–16 NASB95

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

Social Media (LOOK AT ME) Most social media post say the same thing……

Romans 12:17 NASB95

17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

Romans 12:18 NASB95

18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

Not just lip service.

Jesus on the sermon on the mount

Matthew 5:39–41 NASB95

39 “But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 41 “Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.

“so far as it depends on you” is your very best.

Romans 12:19 NASB95

19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Romans 12:20 NASB95

20 “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

No one thinks they are the bad guy…….that has to be revealed to them.

Romans 12:21 NASB95

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.