Romans 12
1Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice—living, holy, and pleasing to God—which is your reasonable service.
2And do not be conformed to the pattern of this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you can test and approve what the will of God is—what is good and pleasing and perfect.
3For by the grace given to me, I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think, but to think sensibly, in accordance with the measure of trust that God has apportioned to each one.
4For just as we have many parts in one body, and all the parts do not have the same function,
5in the same way, we who are many are one body in Christ, and individually members with one another.
6But since we have gifts that differ according to the grace that was given to us, let us use them accordingly. If it is prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our trust;
7if it is serving, let us devote ourselves to serving; if it is teaching, to teaching;
8if it is encouragement, to encouragement; the one who gives, do it with generosity; the one who leads, do it with diligence; the one who shows mercy, do it with cheerfulness.
9Let your love be without hypocrisy. Utterly hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
10In regard to showing affection for God’s family, be lovingly devoted to one another. In regard to showing honor, seek to outdo one another.
11In regard to diligence, do not procrastinate. In regard to the spirit, be enthusiastic. In regard to the Lord, serve him.
12In regard to hope, rejoicing. In regard to hardships, persevere. In regard to prayer, continue steadfastly.
13In regard to the needs of the holy ones, share with them. In regard to hospitality, seek to show it.
14Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them.
15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, cry with those who are crying.
16Consider one another as being equal. Do not be arrogant; instead associate with those of lowly circumstances. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Think ahead of time how to do what is honorable in the sight of everyone.
18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with all people.
19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written: Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay, says the Lord.
20But, if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. For by doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head.
21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.