Sermon by Pastor David Prince

10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Romans 12:10 

The Ground of the Command: God’s Mercies

Romans 12:1

1I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Romans 12:1 

The Shape of the Command: Family Love

Romans 12:10a

10Love one another with brotherly affection

Outdo one another in showing honor.

Romans 12:10 

The Shock of the Command: Compete in Honor

Romans 12:10b

10Love one another with brotherly affection. 

Outdo one another in showing honor.

Romans 12:10 

The Working Out of the Command: Life Together

Romans 12-15

Romans 12–13: Honor in Everyday Life

  • Bless those who persecute you
  • Live in harmony with one another
  • Do not be haughty
  • Submit to governing authorities
  • Love fulfills the law

Romans 14–15: Honor Across Differences

  • Welcome the weaker brother
  • Do not despise or pass judgment
  • Bear with the failings of the weak
  • Please your neighbor for his good, to build him up