Romans 12

Question 1

Romans 12:1

Answer 1

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

Question 2

Romans 12:2

Answer 2

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Question 3

Romans 12:3

Answer 3

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

Question 4

Romans 12:4

Answer 4

For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,

Question 5

Romans 12:5

Answer 5

so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

Question 6

Romans 12:6

Answer 6

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;

Question 7

Romans 12:7

Answer 7

if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;

Question 8

Romans 12:8

Answer 8

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Question 9

Romans 12:9

Answer 9

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Question 10

Romans 12:10

Answer 10

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Question 11

Romans 12:11

Answer 11

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Question 12

Romans 12:12

Answer 12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Question 13

Romans 12:13

Answer 13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Question 14

Romans 12:14

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Romans 12:15

Answer 15

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

Question 16

Romans 12:16

Answer 16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Question 17

Romans 12:17

Answer 17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

Question 18

Romans 12:18

Answer 18

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Question 19

Romans 12:19

Answer 19

Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

Question 20

Romans 12:20

Answer 20

On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Question 21

Romans 12:21

Answer 21

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