Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies.(who is you?).a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed.(original 'fashioned with' or markedly affected by).to this world.(1John 2:16).but be transformed.by the renewing of your mind.that you may prove.(we are here to prove better things for ourselves can be implemented by us:.1John 4:9).what is that good.(Acts 17:11) and acceptable and perfect will of God..(so then, what is that good?)

Hear Dr. Joseph Murphy's words on it.

Basically the scripture means not to any longer be a product of the world's ways which come from the ego level.1, 2, 3. Transformation by mind renewal.is being what's called born again and this is necessary because one can never prove spiritual things from the ordinary consciousness level, why? And one can't break the series of repetitive disasters affecting his or her life until their thinking is changed.

Romans 12:3 For I say through the grace given unto me to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly, but rather to think soberly according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Romans 12:3 For I say through the grace given unto me to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly.(or, not to have an unrealistic high opinion of oneself:.Galatians 6:3), but rather to think soberly.(original 'seriously', that is, to give some serious thought about).according as.(original 'about how').God has dealt to every man the.(or 'a').measure of faith..Live up to the highest character of God you have:.Hebrews 10:38,39; James 3:2. 

Romans 12:4 For as we have many members in one body and all members have not the same office.

Romans 12:5 So we being many are one body in Christ.(all one).and every one members one of another.

All in the same energy.

Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.

Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing according.(original, 'down from'; in other words, 'because of').to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.(faith is what you feel sure about, that is, what is comfortable for you and that would be what your trust is in; one can only have faith in that which is comfortable);.(*) (?).(Romans 15:4).

Romans 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering or he that teaches, on teaching.(2Timothy 2:2);

Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorts, on exhortation. He that gives, let him do it with simplicity.(mental honesty; sincerity; not a giving in anticipation of some selfish.advantage; not having two purposes, one a front and the other, one's real purpose). He that rules, with diligence.(original 'earnest care', 'interested to be of help to others'). He that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:9 Let love.(1Corinthians 13:13).be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

If your feelings have a bit of dissimulation to them, it's the dark side's influence which was ('was' is because the time of evil is now over) always waiting to slide in and that's so you'll see it and choose the opposite of that which is negative:.1Peter 5:8. 

Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.

Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned.(a deep cherishing as to one's children or kindred; *).one to another with brotherly love, in honor.(with great respect, knowing that God is in him or her too).preferring one another.(*).

Not seeking honor from others or competing to get more honor than another, but rather showing honor to others by regarding (thinking of) them as honorable. Think the best of others if you have no reason not to:.Philippians 2:3.

Romans 5:6 "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."

Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.

Always do your best.

Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope.(what is hope?), patient in tribulation.(James 1:2-4), continuing instant in prayer.

Continue enduring whatever particular trial you may now be in as it's your test (1Peter 1:7), continue on by using prayer and blessing others as verse 14 below shows.

Romans 12:13 Distributing to the necessity.(original is 'those needing money').of saints; given to hospitality.(original Greek for 'hospitality' is 'friendly to strangers').

Romans 12:14 Bless.(to want the best for others just as if they have done no hurt to you).them which persecute.(original means 'to cause you to not want to be around them or flee from them').you. Bless and curse.(wish others misfortune; wanting bad things to happen to others because you don't like them or, feel they are deserving of bad things happening to them).not.

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep.

Avoid being a killjoy. Keep on side with people. Care for others.

Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another.(what mind is this?). Mind not high things, but condescend to men.(in the original, the word 'condescend' means 'to walk with' and, in the original the word 'men' is not there).of low estate.('low estate' means to walk in life with those who are humble; don't be out to appear superior to or notable above others, as that's a thing of separation, that is, one acquires.things others don't have and probably couldn't afford and so they feel above others in status). Be not wise in your own conceits.(or, in your own opinion don't feel that you are any better than others; why?.Proverbs 16:18: Isaiah 66:2; Philippians 2:3.

Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil.(respond to others with things of high consciousness you adhere to, not with low conaciousness ways many adhere to). Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Make sure your actions which show your heart's intent, are sincere and honest and don't be like others who are not that way:.Matthew 7:20; Proverbs 3:3-7. Barnes Notes: In the original, the word 'provide' means 'to think beforehand' that is, to have wisdom.

It's God that takes vengeance, not you, verse 19, just below.

Don't be a phony. It's often cowards that aren't transparent about their lives, because thewy have yet to connect their heart to the real God of all creation.

Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all people.(those of mankind and those of humanity).

The Creator can look after you in whatever society you are in, even if society's principles are against people's best interests:.2Samuel 14:14; Psalms 34:14; Proverbs 15:1,2; Romans 14:18,19; Philippians 2:3; 1Peter 3:10,11; Titus 3:1. An important part for you is in trusting God as these people did and how it worked out.

Don't be an argumentative type of man or woman, as it may get you into trouble, but do kindly and respectively.stand up for.your rights. Be peaceful.

Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath. For it is written, Vengeance is mine. I will repay, says God.

Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath.(why?.Hebrews 12:15). For it is written.(in the Old Testament in.Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 32:35; Psalms 94:1), Vengeance.(to avenge).is mine. I will repay.(2Thessalonians 1:6), says God..(to comprehend, know what the 'Lord' is and know how 'He' works)

Proverbs 22:23 "For God will plead their cause and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them."

Don't take it upon yourself to correct the things out there that do need correcting:.James 3:1 "My brethren, be not many masters..." (original for 'masters' is 'teachers', that is don't be out to teach others where they are wrong and that the way it should be done is what you are going to show them, as you may not be completely right either; David's example:.1Samuel 18:10,11)

Romans 12:20 Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him. If he thirst, give him drink. For in so doing you heap coals of fire on his head.

In other words, this is powerful in awakening your enemy to the true reality that there is love and mercy; from Proverbs 25:21,22.

Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil.(don't allow an evil.angry.attitude to fester in you).but overcome evil with good..(so, what's good?)
 

....continues to Chapter 13

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