Message Notes

Senior Sunday School 16 February 2025

Text: Romans 12

Subject: A Vibrant Christian Lifestyle III

17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

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.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:17-21

1. The problem of evil

a) It is very real in the world

b) There are people:

i) With evil intentions

ii) They will do evil deeds

2. Victims of evil deeds

a) Those who are believers will not walk in the path of evil

b) They may also suffer because of evil deeds

c) They become victims

THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE

1. Do good in the sight of all

a) Choosing the path that is good

b) Rejecting the path that is evil

2. Live peaceably

a) With all

b) As much as possible

3. Taking revenge

a) This is out of the question

b) This is to be rejected completely

4. Trusting the Lord

a) To uphold justice

b) To uphold what is good and righteous

c) The Lord Himself will avenge if that is called for

5. How we are to treat an enemy

a) Feed him if he is hungry

b) Give him water if he is thirst

c) We repay good for evil

d) This would be like heaping coals of fire on the wicked person

6. Evil

a) Do not fight evil with evil

b) Overcome evil with good

c) This is no easy task

OUR CHALLENGE

1. To have more than basic faith

2. To have a vibrant Christian life is to be desired

3. The teaching is not confined to this passage of Scripture

4. Good practical advice may be found in many portions of Scripture