LIVING SACRIFICE (Metamorphosis), 12:1-2
LIBERAL SERVICE (Ministry), 12:3-8
LOVING SINCERITY (Mercy), 12:9-21

Our Liberal Sacrifice: Romans 12:3-8

Parallel Passage (for deeper study): 1 Corinthians 12:4-13:3
1. written to Corinth as reproof & correction
2. written to Rome as reality & instruction

A. MOTIVATED SERVICE, v3
1. eschew exalted estimations of self
a. Prov 25:27
2. embrace sober considerations of personal faith
a. Eph 4:6

B. MUTAL SERVICE, vv4-5
1. body of Christ
a. many members, Eph 4:15-16
b. united membership, 1 Cor 10:17; 12:25-26

C. MANIFOLD SERVICE, vv6-9
1. areas of service, vv6-8
2. attitude in service, v9 (-16)
a. 1Pet 4:10

D. MINISTRY APPLICATION
1. Every Christian has each gift to one extent or another…
a. Which gifts in me bring Christ the greatest honor?
b. Which gifts in me edify the brethren with the greatest blessing?
c. What gifts in others allow me to serve more effectively?
d. Am I suited for this gift? Is grace magnified? or am I anxious? Does the exercise of this gift draw me near to Christ & make His Word clearer to my soul?