Saintly Life

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. Our salvation is nearer. We need to endure well to the end of our lives. Repenting and improving through the atonement is how we stay on track. 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 – We need to present ourselves as a sacrifice to the Lord. o Romans 12:2 – Overcome worldliness and be reborn spiritually o Romans 12:9 – Turn away from evil and cling to the good o Romans 12:13 – Exercising charity o Romans 12:16 – Be humble, conform willingly to the work of the Lord o Romans 12:21 – Don’t let evil influence you, overcome evil with good o Romans 13:1 – Be submissive to God o Romans 13:3 – Do good works o Romans 13:8 – Love one another o Romans 13:9 – Follow the ten commandments 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 need to leave the judgment to the Lord. We should love and serve each other. o People may have different opinions and practices, but what is most important to remember? It is most important to remember that we are all children of God. We are on Earth to become more like Him through the power of the atonement. We help others to come to Him. • What additional insight comes from reading Doctrine and Covenants 38:25-27? We are all part of the body of Christ. We are all brothers and sisters as children of God. We should always show love to each other. Building up is the Savior’s plan. When we tear down we are following the devil. 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. Paul referred to the members of the church as saints.