Love that is Sincere and Genuine

Romans 12:9–21 CSB

Let love be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another. Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord. But If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Love Without Hypocrisy (vs. 9-13)

Live in Harmony

(vs. 14-18)

Let Good Conquer Evil (vs. 19-21)

How would others see Jesus through you? For those that have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, as Billy Graham has said, “We are the Bibles the world is reading; We are the creeds the world is needing; We are the sermons the world is heeding.”. Our behavior toward ourselves and the outside world is of great importance when pursuing Christ and others for His kingdom. Living a life that is filled with a sincere and genuine love for Christ and others makes all the difference.