“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” (Romans 12:16, ESV) In 1971, Coca-Cola aired a commercial with a jingle that went, “I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony.” They were trying to communicate that somehow Coca-ColaContinue reading “Living in Harmony (Romans 12:14-16)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Make the Most of Every Opportunity (Romans 12:11-12)
“not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;” (Romans 12:11, NASB95) There is an old expression, “You snooze, you lose.” The expression refers to one who might wait too long to take action on an opportunity and in doing so, miss it. We see this in business often, when there are certainContinue reading “Make the Most of Every Opportunity (Romans 12:11-12)”
Genuine Love (Romans 12:9-10, 13)
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection.” (Romans 12:9–10, ESV) Have you ever met pretentious people? I am sure you have. Merriam Webster’s characterizes pretentious as, “making usually unjustified or excessive claims.” One who is pretentious wants to exalt himself by puttingContinue reading “Genuine Love (Romans 12:9-10, 13)”
Doing Your Part (Romans 12:4-8)
“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportionContinue reading “Doing Your Part (Romans 12:4-8)”
Superiority Complex (Romans 12:3-6a)
“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” (Romans 12:3, KJV 1900) You probably have heard much about anContinue reading “Superiority Complex (Romans 12:3-6a)”
The Barrier of Insufficient Participation
Here is an overview of chapter 9 in the book, Hurdling the Barriers. “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” (Romans 12:4–5, ESV) When I was a boy,Continue reading “The Barrier of Insufficient Participation”
Being Weird (Romans 12:2, Part 3)
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2, KJV 1900) As you read the last two blogs, you should have concluded that there is a marked difference between theContinue reading “Being Weird (Romans 12:2, Part 3)”
Transformation (Romans 12:2, Part 2)
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2, KJV 1900) Yesterday I dealt with the issue of being conformed to an evil world system. This happens by influences ofContinue reading “Transformation (Romans 12:2, Part 2)”
No Conformation (Romans 12:2, Part 1)
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2, KJV 1900) In the early 70’s while attending Drexel University where I attained a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, I tookContinue reading “No Conformation (Romans 12:2, Part 1)”
Sacrificial Worship (Romans 12:1)
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1, ESV) When we think of worship, the first thing that comes to our minds is sitting in an assembly area with a group ofContinue reading “Sacrificial Worship (Romans 12:1)”
Renewing the Heart 