Faith & Reason Nexus

Romans 12:9-21

1. A Growing Christian Will Be Forgiving
   • Romans 12:17
     A growing Christian practices forgiveness, letting go of grudges and choosing to forgive as Christ forgave.
2. A Growing Christian Will Have Integrity
   • Romans 12:17
     Integrity is essential for a Christian, meaning they live in honesty and truth, even when no one is watching.
3. A Growing Christian Will Be Peaceful
   • Romans 12:18
     Christians should strive to live at peace with everyone, reflecting the peace of Christ in their relationships.
4. A Growing Christian Does Not Retaliate
   • Romans 12:19
     Retaliation has no place in the life of a Christian. They trust God to handle justice and avoid taking matters into their own hands.
5. A Growing Christian Returns Good for Evil
   • Romans 12:19
     Instead of seeking revenge, a growing Christian responds to evil with kindness and goodness, reflecting Christ’s example.
6. A Growing Christian Is Not Overcome by Evil, But Overcomes Evil with Good
   • Romans 12:21
     Instead of being defeated by evil, a growing Christian fights evil by doing good, shining the light of Christ into dark situations.

GROW IN THE FAITH
A growing Christian continually seeks to deepen their relationship with God, transforming their character to reflect Christ in all things.