* Over others: usually taken to mean “rule over” but possibly “serve as a patron.” Wealthier members in Greco-Roman communities were frequently asked to assist in public service projects. Rather, the gift is a challenge to faithful use. Possession of a gift is not an index to quality of faith. When the instruction on justification through faith is correctly grasped, the possessor of a gift will understand that it is not an instrument of self-aggrandizement. * Everyone has some gift that can be used for the benefit of the community. * One body in Christ: on the church as the body of Christ, see 1 Cor 12:12– 27. Indeed, this very section, beginning with Rom 12:1, is a specimen of Paul’s own style of exhortation.
One who exhorts offers encouragement to the community to exercise their faith in the performance of all that is pleasing to God ( Rom 12:8). Teachers help people to understand themselves and their responsibilities in relation to others ( Rom 12:7). Prophets assist the community to understand the will of God as it applies to the present situation ( Rom 12:6). To assist them, God distributes a variety of gifts to the fellowship of believers, including those of prophecy, teaching, and exhortation ( Rom 12:6– 8). Instead of being limited by specific legal maxims, Christians are liberated for the exercise of good judgment as they are confronted with the many and varied decisions required in the course of daily life.
The gospel, however, invites believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice ( Rom 12:1).
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* The Mosaic code included elaborate directions on sacrifices and other cultic observances. * Since Christ marks the termination of the Mosaic law as the primary source of guidance for God’s people ( Rom 10:4), the apostle explains how Christians can function, in the light of the gift of justification through faith, in their relation to one another and the state. p 19Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” q 20Rather, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him if he is thirsty, give him something to drink for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head.” r 21Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good. o 18If possible, on your part, live at peace with all. n 17Do not repay anyone evil for evil be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all. m 16Have the same regard for one another do not be haughty but associate with the lowly do not be wise in your own estimation. l 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. i 13Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, j exercise hospitality.ġ4 * Bless those who persecute, k bless and do not curse them. h 12Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. g 11Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 9Let love be sincere hate what is evil, hold on to what is good f 10love one another with mutual affection anticipate one another in showing honor. 3 c For by the grace given to me I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than one ought to think, but to think soberly, each according to the measure of faith that God has apportioned.Ĥ d For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function,ĥso we, though many, are one body in Christ * and individually parts of one another.Ħ e Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: * if prophecy, in proportion to the faith ħif ministry, in ministering if one is a teacher, in teaching Ĩif one exhorts, in exhortation if one contributes, in generosity if one is over others, * with diligence if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. a 2Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. 1 * I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.
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