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Christian Life Principles

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[Romans 12 : 21]

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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There are many countries in this world.

Every country has a citizenship set by each country.

Each country has its own laws that citizens with citizenship must abide by.

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Citizens are obligated to abide by the laws of their country.

However, the laws of all countries are not the same.

Some of the laws are the same, but there are also different ones.

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Let me explain with an example.

In Korean and American cars, the driver's seat is on the left side of the vehicle.

However, in Japan and the UK, the driver's seat is on the right side of the vehicle.

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Vehicles in countries where the driver's seat is on the left side are driven on the right side of

the road by default. Conversely, vehicles in countries with the driver's seat on the right drive

on the left side of the road by default.

Depending on which side the driver's seat is on, different principles must be followed.

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We who believe in Jesus and become children of God are called Christians.

The Bible says that when a person becomes a Christian, that person is given a new citizenship.

“But our citizenship is in heaven.

And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ” [Philippians 3 : 20]

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The Bible says that the moment a person becomes a Christian, he or she is given citizenship

in heaven. Those who receive heavenly citizenship are obliged to keep the laws of

heavenly citizens.

Romans 12 tells in detail the law, that is, the principle of life, that Christians with heavenly citizenship must obey.

Let's take a look at some life principles together.

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First, the Bible tells us how to treat people who belong to the church as Christians.

Becoming the same Christian means becoming brothers and sisters through the blood of Jesus.

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We must love those with whom we have become Christians with a sincere heart.

The Bible tells us how to love one another.

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one

another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” [Romans 12:9-10]

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Also, the Bible tells us not to be lazy when we are doing something, but to work diligently.

If our brothers need help, we should be willing to help them.

We should also pray for them.

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Second, there are principles of Christian living even toward those who do not believe in Jesus.

When a neighbor or friend experiences something happy, we should rejoice together with sincerity. And when they are grieved, we should mourn with them and comfort them.

The Bible teaches us to be truly of one accord with the joys and sorrows of our neighbors.

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A Christian should be willing to associate with people who appear humble and insignificant

on the outside. Judging and ignoring people based on what they see is a form of pride.

We must never lose our humility, remembering that Jesus became a Christian by dying on the cross for us who are sinners.

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Some people hate Christians for nothing.

They say bad things and sometimes say bad things.

For these people, too, Christians should ask God to bless them.

It is very difficult, but a saved Christian must act like this.

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Also, if someone does evil to me as a Christian, I must not repay evil with evil.

Even if you meet someone who treats you like an enemy, you must not take revenge yourself.

I have to trust and trust that God, who knows everything about me,

will avenge me more accurately and fairly.

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Christians must imitate what Jesus did.

He did as much as he could, imitating Jesus who prayed for those who crucified him.

He must do good.

If we can, we should try to get along with others.

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Today, it is impossible for us to keep the word we have heard and do it by our own strength.

But when the Holy Spirit walks with us, the Holy Spirit makes it possible.

We must not follow the principles of Christian living according to the Bible and act out of

our hearts. f you do what you want, you will lead an unhappy life where you lose to evil and are drawn to it.

If you remember the grace of Jesus who saved you and walk with the Holy Spirit,

you will not be defeated by evil and will live a life that overcomes evil with good.

(This is the sample conclusion provided by CTM. Please feel free to change the conclusion to best suit the listeners of your sermon.)