Hey friends, when you were growing up, were there any kids who you would have said are spoiled?

You know, mommy or daddy did everything for them, gave them everything they wanted.

They didn't really have to work for anything.

And there's a method to my madness. I'm asking you to remember that

for a reason related today's passage. Welcome to the morning mindset. We'll be looking at Romans

chapter 12 verse number 11 in just a moment. But before we do, I want to ask you if you would

prayerfully consider whether the Lord would have you be a monthly partner

with the morning mindset. Partners are those who have committed to support the morning mindset

financially. You can find out how to do that for as little as $5 or as much as you like by going to

morning mindsetmedia.com slash partner.

You'll find that link in the description for today's episode.

Friends, thank you for considering.

All right, today we are looking at Romans 12-11, but before we dive in, I really would love to pray

because I want God to be our teacher today. Lord, God, get me out of the way

as I endeavor to read and explain your word. That's really a funny kind of a prayer in a way, but I really

want you to be our teacher. I want you to show us what you mean by what you say and to apply it to our hearts at the very

place each of us is in life.

We ask it in Jesus' name.

Amen.

Okay, friends, we're looking at Romans 12, 11.

It's a very simple command with some very powerful applications.

The Apostle Paul writes, do not be slothful in zeal,

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