Romans, a 12th chapter, if you would go to, please.

Romans 12.

And I want you to focus, like always, but you may hear some things a little different

than what you've heard or even thought.

So we've been laying foundation on this series for a number of lessons now.

If you're watching online, you can go to the website and get caught up, watch them,

listen to them, download them.

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It won't cost you anything.

And we've built to a point where I believe we can get into some of these things we're about to today.

In Romans 12th chapter in the first verse, Romans 121, says,

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice,

wholly acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

One thing the Lord has quickened to me as I've, you know, walked more with him and longer in the ministry and getting older, most of us do not value our bodies the way we should.

Not even one amen.

Your body is an amazing thing.

We are fearfully and wonderfully made.

And your body is not your own.

It is bought and paid for with a price.

And many, many people, including believers in church going people,

they neglect their body, they abuse their body, they despise

their body, and it's a mistake. I said it's a mistake. It's the most valuable physical possession

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