On Being a Christian (Romans 12)

  • Never pride yourself on being better than you really are.
  • Think of yourself dispassionately.
  • When you give, you should give generously.
  • If you are put in charge, you must be conscientious.
  • If you do works of mercy, let it be because you enjoy doing them.
  • Love without any pretense.
  • Avoid what is evil; stick to what is good.
  • Let your feelings of deep affection for one another come to expression.
  • Regard others as more important than yourself.
  • In the service of the Lord, work not half-heartedly but with conscientiousness and an eager spirit.
  • Be joyful.
  • Persevere in hardship.
  • Keep praying regularly.
  • Share with any of God’s holy people who are in need.
  • Look for opportunities to be hospitable.
  • Bless your persecutors; never curse them, bless them.
  • Rejoice with others when they rejoice.
  • Be sad with those in sorrow.
  • Give the same consideration to all.
  • Pay no regard to social standing.
  • Meet humble people on their own terms.
  • Do not congratulate yourself on your own wisdom.
  • Never pay back evil with evil.
  • To the utmost of your ability, be at peace with everyone.
  • Never try to get revenge.
  • If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat; if thirsty, something to drink.
  • Do not be mastered by evil, but master evil with good.

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