The Word
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
Romans 12:9-13
What is it saying?
- Abhor what is evil
- Cling to what is good
- Be devoted to one another
- Give preference to one another
- Diligent
- Fervent in prayer
- Serving the Lord
- Rejoicing in hope
- Persevering in tribulation
- Devoted to prayer
- Contributing to the needs of the saints
- Practicing hospitality
What does it mean?
Marks
- These are the marks of faith, individually and in community
- The presence or lack of these traits should clearly show the condition of the heart
What am I going to do with it?
- Which of these marks are present in my life?
- Which are lacking?
- Do I abhor evil?
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jsegars
Your last question is where my thoughts went as well. I think oftentimes evil is something I should avoid or something I recognize as a wrong in the world. Abhoring it is a lot more personal, prompting feelings like disgust and hatred. Do I abhor evil in my own life and in the world around me? If I do, I’m doing everything in my power to get rid of it.