2/11/24 - The Call To Commitment - Romans 12:1-2 - Pastor Jason Fritz

In Romans chapter 12 there is a noticeable shift in the letter from Paul. He moves from doctrine to application. This is the part where you ask yourself, "What difference does knowing God make in my life?" Paul helps… I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1-2 Paul is making an urgent request and at the same, he forms the basis for it: God’s mercies. God’s mercy is both simple and complex. A short definition is to say that mercy is the gift of God’s forgiveness and the withholding of His punishment. God’s mercy pardons your sin thereby granting you eternal life. This, according to Paul, forms the foundation of our commitment to God. Paul doesn't say, “Hey, do yourself a favor and obey God.” Instead, he says you and I have an obligation to live for him because of what he has provided. God the Father showed mercy on us when he sacrificed his son on the cross to pay the price for our sins. The greater our comprehension of what God has done for us, the greater our commitment should be. This is worship. God’s mercy is the magnet that draws us closer to him!