Breakfast with Biblical    Series: “The Perfect Will of God”        March 18, 2004

The Will of God in Personal Affairs
Tom Taylor

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Romans 12:11-13

The key word most likely is “acceptance”….the readiness to have the Lord prescribe for us our position in the exercise of life.

1. Be orderly (v. 11)

        -- attentive to duty!

        -- encouraged in heart!

        -- keeping priorities properly

The essence is that God desires that we construct life that reflects the truth that He is a God honored by decency and order. I Corinthians 14:33, 40

2. Keep a good morale (v. 12)

        -- remember the assurances of God. Romans 8:18, 24

        -- learn in your tough moments: Romans 5:3; James 1:2-4

        -- look to God and trust: Luke 18:1; Colossians 4:2

This is a matter of believing God more than being threatened by one’s circumstances. We are on the winning side and while there is no boasting in ourselves there is great confidence in the Lord.

3. Reach out! (v. 13)

        -- share! Hebrews 13:16, et al.

        -- be hospitable….Hebrews 13:2

Great joy is found in serving others but if one’s time and energy is totally taken up with self…this blessing will be missed. The advice is not to be greedy but to reach our and enjoy the abundance of God.

And… it is not a new bunch of laws but guidance in the will of God for daily, personal life.

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