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  Imitate Christ In Your Character Series

  Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007 (message contributor)

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  Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

  Denomination: Baptist

Summary: As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 12:9-21 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Character.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CHARACTER

Romans 12:9-21

I. Live in Love (9-11)

A. Not an Act – Love is a Fruit of the Spirit (vs. 9a)

B. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 = “Love is…” not evil

C. “Family” affection, “Brotherly” love

1. Bonding Love

2. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another.” John 13:34 (HCSB)

D. Demonstrate this love – vs. 10b

1. Love & brag on one another

2. Encourage one another

E. Don’t quit! – vs. 11

1. Love is not what we do, it is who we are!

2. “Live in Love”

II. Help the Hurting (12-13)

Verses 12 & 13 are connected

A. Share with saints in their needs – persistent in prayer

1. In good times – “rejoice in hope”

2. In bad times – “patient in affliction”

B. “Chase after” hospitality

III. Forsake Fighting (14-20)

A. Humble spirit (14)

B. Servant’s spirit (15)

C. Agreeable spirit (16)

D. Honorable spirit (17-20)

Verse 21: Summation