Romans 12:4-13 | Ed Rea
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Ed Rea
Romans 12:4-13 | Pastor Ed
Packinghouse’s Sunday morning worship service from October 26, 2025.
Romans 12:4–13, in a nutshell: Paul urges humble self-assessment because God gives each believer a different “measure of faith,” like parts of one body with distinct functions. The Spirit channels grace through seven primary gifts—prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading, and mercy—so we should actually use them. Think of the Segovia aqueduct: it only holds together when water runs through it; likewise, the church holds together when the Spirit flows through us in service. The passage then shows what Spirit-shaped love looks like: genuine, hating evil, clinging to good, honoring others, staying zealous and prayerful, rejoicing in hope, patient in suffering, generous to the saints, and welcoming in hospitality. The big takeaway is simple: receive grace, play your God-given part, and let everyday love turn doctrine into action.