Evergreen Christian Community

Romans 12:9-21 The Big Idea: You love God best by how you treat people. Love the fulfillment of God’s WHOLE law. Matthew 5:17-18 Galatians 5:13-15 Your engine: JOYFUL in HOPE, PATIENT in AFFLICTION, FAITHFUL in PRAYER. How do I avoid being overcome by evil? Overcome evil by good. 6 Laws of enemy love: 1. Don’t curse people – ever. 2. Make blessing your only response to cursing. 3. Harmonize with them. 4. Crucify your pride. 5. Provide tangible resources for needs. 6. Pursue peace with everything you’ve got. What does a person have to do to believe this way? ● Their whole life is a living sacrifice to God. (12:1-2) ● They are an essential part of the body of Jesus. ● They trust and anticipate God’s power and help. RESPONSE 1. Make your life a living sacrifice to God. ● Be dependent on Him always. ● Daily acknowledging his place and authority in your life. 2. Be his hands and feet to your Oikos. 3. Love well.