Read Romans 12.9-21. In verses 9-13: Building community. These pieces of moral advice sketch a profile of sincere behavior tempered by genuine concern of others , both saints and strangers (1 Thess 4.9-12). In verse 9: Am 5.15. In verse 12: Hope and suffering (5.1-5. In verse 13: Heb 13.2; 1 Peter 4.9. In verses 14-21: Controlling impulses. This advice echoes Jewish morality and Jesus' teaching. In verse 14: Mt 5.44. In verse 15: Sir 7.34. In verse 16: Living in harmony is threatened by haughty attitudes; it ultimately occurs as a gift from God (15.5). In verse 19: Deut 32.15. In verse 20: Prov 25.21-22. Mt 5.39-41. Comments or Questions..
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