Romans 12:9-16 Love in Action

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Paul is repeating the teaching of Jesus. Not to esteem yourself, love your enemy, and rejoice in the hope you have been given. Practice faithfulness and diligence and to raise up those in a low posistion, because it is only by God's grace you have what was given to you. Amen and Amen.