Romans 12-16. Live as Saints Should Live

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.

Our salvation is nearer; to gain it we must live in righteousness and always keeping the commandments, never faltering. 

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- We must sacrifice what we have to the service of God.
o Romans 12:2- Do the will of God, living in the world but not of it.
o Romans 12:9- Love all and do no evil.
o Romans 12:13- Give to the poor and needy.
o Romans 12:16- Be humble and treat everyone as an equal.
o Romans 12:21- Be not overcome with evil, but be overcome with good.
o Romans 13:1- Fear God and recognize His power.
o Romans 13:3- Do that which is good no matter what your leaders might say.
o Romans 13:8- Love one another.
o Romans 13:9- keep the ten commandments

Review Romans 14:1-13; 15:1-3. Then write answers to the following questions:
o What cautions did Paul give about judging? When we judge others, we are putting a stumbling block in our own way.
o People may have different opinions and practices, but what is most important to remember? We are all children of God and we should serve Him.
o What additional insight comes from reading Doctrine and Covenants 38:25-27? We should treat all people the same and love everyone. We should treat others how we would want to be treated.
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.  Paul frequently referred to the members of the Church in his day, as we do to the LDS church in ours, as Saints.