“Tough Love” (Romans 12:14–16)

“Tough Love” (Romans 12:14–16)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, November 11, 2018

Romans 12:14–16, NIV
¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

1. Christians are called to bless our persecutors (v. 14).

⦁ Why? Because God blessed us with his mercy when we were his enemies.

2. Christians are called to share in both the joyous and sorrowful experiences of others (v. 15).

⦁ Why? Because Christ entered into our experience and took our suffering upon himself.

3. Christians are called to adopt a spirit of humility in the way that we relate to one another (v. 16).

⦁ Why? Because Christ humbled himself and became a servant for us.