Romans 12:9-12 New Living Translation (NLT)
9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

I. The gift of love (v. 9)
• A “hypocrite” is an

who is not convincing.
• Real love is accompanied by

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.
• Love hates what

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those we love.
• Sin is a spiritually

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disease.
II. The honor in love (v. 10)
• Authentic love demonstrates

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.
• Affection

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meeting needs.
• Love is

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with honor.
• We honor others by being

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.
III. The work of love (v. 11)
• Love is

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.
• We

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who we love.
• Self-worship

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people.
• The work of love is

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.
IV. The strength of love (v. 12)
• God’s

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is the source.
• Happiness depends on

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.
• Joy depends on a

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.
• Prayer is the

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to strengthen love.

1. As you listened to the message, what points stood out?
2. Read Romans 12:9-10. What is the opposite of love? Why is it important to show love towards one another, especially when we don’t feel like it? What does love within a local church look like? How can believers continue to show love for others even though we cannot presently meet?
3. Read Romans 12:11. Why does love require work? How can believers “serve the Lord enthusiastically?”
4. Read Romans 12:12. What is the difference between happiness and joy? Why should believers have hope, regardless of the circumstances? What are some things we can do to strengthen our love for God and for one another?