Spiritual Inventory from Romans 12:9-16           Evaluate                Action

Let love be without hypocrisy

Giving to another which serves their greater good without reciprocity doing so genuinely and sincerely

 

 

Abhor what is evil cling to what is good.

While horrified by evil I must be attached to what is good by nature

 

 

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love

Determined to have a special bond and natural affection for one another

 

 

Give preference to one another in honor

Acknowledging the value of one another without diminishing it by having others recognize me

 

 

Not lagging behind in diligence

Taking responsibility to follow through with my commitments

 

 

Be fervent in spirit serving the Lord

Be diligent and zealous to labor in all that God’s will requires

 

 

Rejoicing in Hope

Excited about the joyous expectation I have as a believer

 

 

Persevering in Tribulation

Endure through hardship and suffering without despair

 

 

Devoted to Prayer

Persist in communicating messages to God constantly

 

 

Contributing to the needs of the Saints

Make my money and possessions available to meet material needs of one another

 

 

Practicing Hospitality

Maintain an open heart, hand, and door to meet immediate needs of one another

 

 

Bless those who persecute you

Express the hope of Gods goodness to those who desire to harm me in some way

 

 

Bless and do not curse

Express the hope of Gods goodness rather than harsh verbal assault against each other

 

 

Rejoice with those who rejoice

Be joyful and genuinely happy when a fortunate outcome brings joy to another

 

 

Weep with those who weep

Express empathy and genuine compassion when another suffers a setback or heartache

 

 

Be of the same mind toward one another

Have the same aspirations for one another that I have for myself

 

 

Do not be haughty in mind

Set aside any feelings of superiority by associating with those who can never have status

 

 

Do not be wise in your own estimation

Set myself aside and do not promote my abilities