Title
God’s Formulas Work
Scripture
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
(Romans 12:10)
Devotional
Herein lies a wonderful formula for growth: Kindness, plus affection, plus love plus honor, plus giving preference, equals growth. Unfortunately, instead of building up, we cut-up. Instead of loving, we despise. Instead of honoring, we dishonor. Instead of preferring, we spurn. Therefore, instead of growing, we lose hope and die. God’s formula works. The more we love and care for each other, the more God is able to bless. However, we do need to understand that this goes against our nature. We are naturally self-centered and selfish. Yet, if we work at God’s formula, and learn kindness, affection, brotherly love and honor, we will reap more than we sow. Herein is walking in the truth. This is God’s plan for His people. Learn the formula. Work the formula, and watch God do the rest.
Thought For The Night
“In the Scriptures, there is an upward progression to righteousness, and a downward digression to sin.” Tony Foglio, Founding Pastor of Sonrise Community Church.
Evening Text
Romans 12:10: Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
Looking for Answers
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Does not our text define the very character of God?
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Are not these characteristics desired from others?
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Are these qualities evident in you?
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Affectionate”: That which is not always inherent to men. The purposeful willingness to comfort and console, hold and gently embrace.
Referencing: “Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband,” 1 Corinthians 7:3.
Applying: A word to, especially, husbands: “practice, practice, practice.”