Daily Reading // Romans 11-12
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S // SCRIPTURE
Select a verse from today’s reading
Romans 12:16 (NKJV) Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
O // OBSERVATION
Why did this verse get your attention? Make a simple observation from the text
Problems in this world now are no different than in the first century. Some people were treated differently than others. Prestige was sought through association. Everyone thought their own opinion was right and anyone who disagreed with them was stupid.
In other words, people thought mostly about themselves and used relationships for their own gain.
A // APPLICATION
How can I apply this to my life today?
Jesus came to redeem our relationships with one another. Among His own disciples He had Matthew, who was a tax collector and worked for Rome, along with Simon the zealot who hated those who worked for Rome.
He had diverse personalities who argued about who would be the greatest in His kingdom.
Jesus made Paul, a Pharisee of Pharisees, the great apostle to the Gentiles. Amazing!
Can He make me think more of others than of myself? Yes He can.
P // PRAYER
Express yourself in prayer
Jesus, Thank You for the wonderful relationships in my life. Keep working to make ALL of my relationships honoring to You. Amen.