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Love is the AnswerPosted Jan-16-08 05:55:26 PST Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly 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 God'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.
Romans 12:9-16a
Most of us have learned how to pretend to love others-how to speak kindly, avoid hurting their feelings, and appear to take an interest in them. We may even be skilled in pretending to feel moved with compassion when we hear of others' needs, or to become indignant when we learn of injustice around the world. But God calls us to real and sincere love that goes far beyond pretense and politeness. Sincere love requires concentration and effort. It requires some degree of sacrifice. It means helping others become better people. It demands our time, money, and personal involvement. By God's standard, no individual has the capacity to express love to an entire community, but the body of Christ in your city does. Look for people who need your love, and look for ways you and your fellow believers can love your community for Christ.
God Bless you,
JH
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