the Word of God together this morning.

It's great to be back with you guys.

It's strange.

We've only missed one Sunday together, but I've missed two Wednesdays.

But this year is going to be that kind of a year.

I've never been older, and my calendar's never been more full, and something's wrong with that.

Something's going to give, and I don't think it's going to be the calendar.

It'll probably be my body, but it's all good. It's all for the kingdom of God, and we're delighted about that.

So, Church family, we're looking at a new section here in Romans, and Romans chapter 12,

verses 14 to 21, and it takes us honestly a few weeks to go through this you're going to see

the reason why but it's titled busted or broken busted or broken and we'll be looking at this in this

deep portion of scripture Romans 12 I'll begin in verse. If you nice and loud pick it up in the

odd numbered verses. Paul says here to the church, to the churches, fellowships of Rome,

bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

Be of the same mind toward one another do not set your mind on high things but associate with the humble

do not be wise in your own opinion if it is possible, If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath,

for he's written, and then this is mine, I will repent.

Wow, verse 20.

Therefore, if your enemy is hungry, feed him.

If he is thirsty, give him a drink.

For in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head.

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