Love is the foundation, it is to be genuine, not fake. It comes from our core the center of who we are. It is a steadfast, loyal love. We are to love one another with this kind of love. It is not something that comes naturally, it comes from a renewed heart a renewed mind, one that first of all loves God.
The ESV in verse 10 says "outdo one another in showing honor". Most of us must admit that we like to be honored, whether it be as a parent, in school, the workplace or as a friend. The verse encourage us to 'outdo' one another in this, not looking for equality, but trying to outdo the other person in showing honor, respect. Do you want to make a difference? Try outdoing someone in honor today.
Matthew 22:37-39 (English Standard Version) And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the great and first commandment. 39And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Blessings,
Mike
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Romans 12:9-18 (The Message)
9-10Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.
11-13Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.
14-16Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down. Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody.
17-19Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it."
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