In this episode, Rohan Bell explores what it really means to put God first by staying committed to the local church—even when relationships are difficult. Drawing from Romans 12, this episode challenges the temptation to withdraw and instead calls us to practise sincere, sacrificial love that shapes us into Christlikeness.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ ❤️ Why church commitment is about contribution, not consumption

✅ 🪨 How relational friction is one of God’s tools for spiritual maturity

✅ 📖 What Romans 12 teaches about genuine, active love in community

✅ 🏠 Why hospitality and practical care were central to the early church

✅ 🔥 How responding with love can de-escalate conflict and transform relationships

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Devoting ourselves to God by committing to the local church

01:27 – Why disagreement and tension are normal in church life

03:27 – Romans 12: how Christians are called to live together

04:25 – Loving enemies and practising costly hospitality

06:54 – Love as a decision, not just a feeling

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Is there someone in your church community you find difficult to love right now? Instead of withdrawing, ask: What would it look like to actively and practically demonstrate love toward them this week—even if it costs me comfort?

💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!

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