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The Marks of a True Christian

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THE MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN(Romans 12)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is acceptable and perfect,” (Romans 12:2 - ESV)
  • Let love be genuine(v.9)
  • Abhor what is evil, hold fast to what is good(v.9)
  • Love one another with brotherly affection(v. 10)
  • Outdo one another in showing honor (v. 10)
  • Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in Spirit(v.11)
  • Serve the Lord(v.11)
  • Rejoice in hope(v.12)
  • Be patient in tribulation(v.12)
  • Be constant in prayer(v.12)
  • Contribute to the needs of the saints(v. 13)
  • Seek to show hospitality(v. 13)
  • Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them(v. 14)
  • Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep (v. 15)
  • Live in harmony with one another(v.16)
  • Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly(v. 16)
  • Never be wise in your own sight(v.16)
  • Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all(v. 17)

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