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Sacrifice

Sacrifice. Rom 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (NKJ ). Romans 12:1. Does not so much persuade as it defines what is service and sacrifice:

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Sacrifice

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  1. Sacrifice Rom 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (NKJ).

  2. Romans 12:1 • Does not so much persuade as it defines what is service and sacrifice: • To be an acceptable living sacrifice, the godly Mind of man must lead his Body.

  3. When do sacrifices fail? • Not performed according to God’s will • Made by rote or habit, not driven by the inward man • Not accompanied by a Godly life • The offering is not really a sacrifice

  4. When does sacrifice succeed? • When the mind, spirit, reason are fully engaged • When the sacrifice is according to God’s will • When the sacrifice really costs something • When the sacrifice is part of a Godly life

  5. What constitutes sacrifice? • Fruit of the lips • Doing good; sharing • Supporting gospel preaching • Worldly reputation, esteem • Convenient peace; accommodation • Time

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