A great fortress finds its strength not only in its overall design, but also in the multitude of small components that make it up. It’s the individual brick, perfectly aligned and firmly in place, that adds strength and durability. In Brick by Brick, John MacArthur looks to Romans 12 for a rapid-fire list of attitudes and actions—foundational, stabilizing building blocks for the believer’s life. For new Christians and mature believers alike, this series includes timeless instruction from the apostle Paul on
meeting the needs of others resisting sin building self-discipline responding to enemies serving God with diligence
12:10 .. be devoted to one another in brotherly love .. give preference to one another in honor 12:11 .. not lagging behind in diligence .. fervent in spirit .. serving the Lord 12:12 .. rejoicing in hope .. persevering in tribulation .. devoted to prayer
12:14 .. bless those who persecute you .. bless and do not curse 12:15 .. rejoice with those who rejoice .. and weep with those who weep 12:16 .. be of the same mind toward one another .. do not be haughty in mind .. but associate with the lowly .. ......... do not be wise in your own estimation 12:17 .. never pay back evil for evil to anyone .. respect what is right in the sight of all men 12:18 .. If possible .. so far as it depends on you .. be at peace with all men 12:19 .. never take your own revenge .. beloved .. but leave room for the wrath of God .. for it is written . . . ......... vengeance is mine .. I will repay .. says the Lord 12:20 .. but if your enemy is hungry .. feed him .. and if he is thirsty .. give him a drink .. for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head 12:21 .. do not be overcome by evil .. but overcome evil with good