Live as saints should live

Choice 1: Romans 12-16. Live as Saints Should Live

1.    Review Romans 13:11 and look for what is “nearer.” Read Ezekiel 3:20; Doctrine and Covenants 14:7; and explain in writing what we must continue doing to work out our salvation.

I liked 13:11 because it talked about the importance of putting away childish tendencies. To me, I liked it because it was more of a wake up call to pay attention and that we are going to be judged for our actions. When we are children we are not responsible for our decisions, especially no where near the amount that we are now. The verse in Ezekial was great because it talks about it is important to always do the righteous acts, because if we are not being righteous, there will be something to make us fall and stay where we are when we do fall, and then we won't have any way out. Finally, the verse in D&C was great, because it is a reminder to endure to the end. This is what we need to do to work out our salvation. We must be righteous, be responsible and endure to the end. 

2.    In Romans 12-13 Paul gave much counsel that leads to salvation. Read each of the following verses and list what Paul taught would help lead to salvation:

o       Romans 12:1-present our bodies as a sacrifice.

o       Romans 12:2-live in the world, but not of the world, and know what is good.

o       Romans 12:9-stick to what you know is good, and not anything that is evil.

o       Romans 12:13-give to those that are in need.

o       Romans 12:16-

o       Romans 12:21-overcome evil with good.

o       Romans 13:1-There is no power over God.

o       Romans 13:3-do what is good.

o       Romans 13:8-love one another, and that is all that you owe someone.

o       Romans 13:9- Thou shalt not kill, commit adultery, steal, bear false witnesses, covet, but love thy neighbor as thy self. 

3.    Review Romans 14:1-13; 15:1-3. Then write answers to the following questions:

o       What cautions did Paul give about judging?We all live "unto the Lord" but more importantly, we are all going to stand before the judgement seat of Christ, so there is no point in judging. 

o       People may have different opinions and practices, but what is most important to remember?

It is important that we aren't trying to purposely hurt another. We need to work towards just loving everyone, and help one another regardless of their opinions. When you love someone like Christ loves them, then you are able to make a bigger difference. 

o       What additional insight comes from reading Doctrine and Covenants 38:25-27?

 Be obedient and respectful to others around you.

4.    Review Romans 15:25-26, 31; 16:2, 15. Write the term Paul frequently used to refer to members of the Church in his day.

The term that Paul frequently used to refer to the members of the church is "Saints" I really liked that, because it is cool how we can connect something like the New Testament to our gospel now, and see how we were given direction even then.