Verse of the Day 8/15

Verse of the Day 8/15

Romans 12:9-10

New International Version

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

As I mentioned the other day, the book of Romans can be divided up into two sections, chapters 1 to 11 primarily dealing with teaching Christian doctrine and then chapters 12-16 dealing with the application of those doctrines in our lives.  Today's verses begin a short passage which goes under the heading of "love in action".  The verses are straightforward and easy to understand, however, they are not easy to apply in our lives.

This kind of love has to be active, living, put into practice.  Verse 11 below speaks of spiritual "fervor", it is the picture of water boiling over, it is so active that it boils over, it can be seen and it overflows.

Notice the adjectives used in the verses to describe such love.  Sincerity, being devoted and honoring one another with our love.

Read the passage below.  Spend some time thinking about what this would look like and prayerfully put it into action.

Blessings, 

Mike 

 

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Romans 12:9-21
English Standard Version
Marks of the True Christian
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[a] serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[b] Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[c] to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." 20 To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.