Romans 12.9-13.7 & Matthew 16.21-28
Paul urges the church in Rome to come together in a way that is unique to the culture in which they live. They are called to let love define their relationships with each other and with the wider world. They are to be subversive in how they bring the Kingdom of God into their wider world.
Living this way will always come with a cost. We will be forced to reckon with our ego, with our pride, with our greed, and with many other self-seeking parts of ourselves.
Jesus reminded the disciples long ago that, if we are going to follow him into this new way of life with God, we are to be courageously authentic no matter the cost.
Are we ready to follow his lead?
