​​​​​​Book of Romans Chapter Twelve.  ​
The deception that many of us ignore or are ignorant of is the tendency of measuring our devotion to God through our service for God.  The apostle Paul goes right to the heart of the matter of serving God.  He notes that true devotion to Christ is compelled by who Christ is and not merely demands to serve.  Devotion to God is a direct result or outcome of God's faithfulness and graciousness to us  (2 Corinthians 5:14a). 

It is quite possible to serve God without devotion to Him (Matthew 5:8).   However, it is impossible to be devoted to God and not serve him (Joshua 24:15).

I.  A Living Sacrifice To God - vs.1

  • A Personal Appeal - vs.1a  ...I beseech you....
  1. Paul Appeals As A Brother - He is a great example of sacrifice.
  2. Paul Appeals With A Basis - He expresses the mercy of God ...by the mercies of God...
  • A Precise Appeal - vs.1b  ...that ye...
  1. The Presentation Is Proper - vs.1c  ...present your bodies a living sacrifice...
  2. The Presentation Is Pure - vs.1d  ...holy...
  3. The Presentation Is Pleasing - vs.1e  ...acceptable...
  4. The Presentation Is Prudent - vs.1f  ...reasonable...

Romans Chapter Twelve  continued  


II.  A Loyal Service To God - vs.2,21

  • The Service of Difference - vs.2a  ...be not conformed to this world...
  • The Service of Devotion - vs.2b  ...be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind...
  • The Service Of Dependence - vs.3  ...through the grace...
  1. Dependence Requires Humility - 3a  ...not to think of himself more highly...
  2. Dependence Requires Honesty - 3b   ...think soberly...
  • The Service Of Direction - vs.4,21  As Christians, we need clear direction.
  1. Paul Directs Our Attention - vs.4,8  He notes seven spiritual gifts.
  2. Paul Directs Our Affection - vs.9,21  Affection for both friends and foe.


A biblical devotion is always instigated and nurtured  by the grace of God and is an infinite treasure of eternal value.  God's grace is the standard of service that becomes the statement of our service.
Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger     

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