Being devoted to god Romans 12:1-8

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Being devoted to god Romans 12:1-8 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

self sacrifice (v.1) Contrast between Christian and Gentile Romans 1:24 1 Corinthians 6:12 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 A complete surrender of SELF 2 Corinthians 8:5 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

self alteration (v.2) Two view points Positively Negatively 1 John 2:15-17 Positively To be “transformed” Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

self examination (v.3) Essential to spiritual growth 2 Corinthians 10:12-18 Examine by the right standard James 1:23-25 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

self involvement (v.4-8) Something for everyone to do Our “spiritual service” Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

conclusion Must be devoted Grounded in Scriptures and shining lights! Colossians 3:17 Grounded in Scriptures and shining lights! Matthew 5:16 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com