To apply Romans 12:14-21, we need to ask 4 questions: What characterizes an enemy of God? One who rejects God’s will and refuses to worship Him (Romans 1:18-32). What characterizes an enemy against you? One who stands in opposition against you as you seek to do God’s will and worship Him with your life (Matthew 5:11; Romans 12:1-2). What is the spiritual condition of your enemy? Guilty before God (Romans 3:19) in need of the Gospel! Weak in the faith in need of restoration (Romans 14:1). What did God do when you were His enemy? God loved us and sent His Son to forgive and save us (Romans 5:8-10; Colossians 1:21-22)! To demonstrate God’s unconditional love, we can give 4 gifts: Romans 5:14 Stephen & Saul (Acts 7:57-60; Matthew 6:12, 14-15). Forgiving my enemy is the greatest demonstration of the love God has shown to me. Romans 5:14 Forgiveness of my enemy releases me to pray for my enemy (Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 23:34). If I cannot pray for my enemy, that’s an indicator I have not forgiven my enemy, and my worship is not acceptable to God (Romans 12:1-2). Romans 5:15-19 Forgiving and praying for my enemy releases me from anger, hatred, bitterness, and revenge as I trust the righteous judgement of God not myself. This allows me to live with joy, mercy, humility, and peace with others! Romans 5:20-21 God often uses physical needs to open doors to spiritual needs, giving our enemy the opportunity to trust Him! The greatest good I can do is give these 4 gifts. If I cannot forgive, pray, or be kind to my enemy then I am being overcome by evil. Go back to the sermon on Romans 12:1-2! Conclusion: Matthew 6:19-21