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This week, Paul continues to revisit the love, know, speak, do ministry model we studied over the summer as we seek to trust and obey the Lord

and help others to do so as well. Here's this week's Wednesday's word.

Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey.

Do you remember being taught this simple refrain from the classic hymn as a child?

The words are almost too simple, but they're truly life-changing.

The Christian life can be boiled down to trust and obey.

So as we help others in the body of Christ do what God has called them to do,

all we really need to do is help them trust and obey.

Love, no, speak, do. Of course, it's never that straightforward. But Romans 12, 14 through 21 is a wonderful passage to help us understand the

simplicity of a trust and obey lifestyle. Quote, bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse them.

Rejoice with those who rejoice.

Weep with those who weep.

Live in harmony with one another.

Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.

Never be wise in your own sight.

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

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