Equip Night

Equip Night 9/24

Romans 12:9-21

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1. Paul lists so many short instructions here. Which one feels the hardest to live out in your own life right now? Why?

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2. Verse 10 says, “Outdo one another in showing honor.” What would it look like to actually do that with your friends, family, or teammates?

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3. In verses 14–16, Paul talks about how we treat people who hurt us or are different than us. How is that different from the way people usually respond in school or online?

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4. Verse 17 says, “Repay no one evil for evil.” Why do you think Paul warns us about revenge? What’s the danger of trying to get even?

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5. The passage ends with, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” What is one practical way you could live that out this week when you face something unfair or difficult?

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