Love
April 23, 2024

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Craig Smith • Love • April 28, 2024

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of the Christian life – genuine

Love must be sincere. (Rom. 12:9a)

Set the : radical “Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” (Rom. 12:9b)

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. (Phil. 4:8)

Drop the : fierce “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” (Rom. 12:10a)

A man of many companions may soon come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Prov. 18:24)

Be the : selfless “Honor one another above yourselves.” (Rom. 12:10b)

Accelerate the : impassioned “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” (Rom. 12:11)

“As long as it is day, we must do the work of Him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” (John 9:4)

Ride the : enduring “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Rom. 12:12)

A time to be born, a time to plant, a time to heal, a time to build, a time to laugh, a time to dance, a time to gather, a time to embrace, a time to search, a time to keep, a time to mend, a time to speak, a time to love, a time for peace.
(Eccl. 3, The Book of Me, PWV – Personal Wish Version)


Share the : gracious “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” (Rom. 12:13)

Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth. (3 John 5-8)

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (1 Cor. 13:13)