“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”-Romans 12:9-10 NLT
It can be pretty easy to give folks lip service. Like asking how they’re doing then pretending to care. Like saying you love someone when you don’t even really know them. Social courtesies are all they are, but some people really need a true expression of love, mercy and compassion from another human being. How can we determine whose intentions are real and who is just being courteous? The Lord can send a person to meet your need at any moment. It’s happened to me and I’m sure it’s happened to you.
So when you ask someone how they are, take the time to listen to how another person is doing. Then you can minister to them in some small way as a means of blessing them. That’s one way to stand out from the crowd.
In this pleasure dome of a world we are confronted with those things that displease God every day. We must, as a child of the King, be able to assess what is evil and what is good, then hate that which is evil and love that which is good. The Holy Spirit will guide you thru this maze of choices showing you what to hate and avoid and what to gravitate towards.
Paul instructs his readers to be devoted to one another in godly love. In other words we are to commit ourselves to the brethren without judging their words, actions or motivations. That’s not always easy but with God nothing is impossible so pray that the Lord allow his love to be the overriding force in your daily walk. People will see it and be drawn to it.
It’s not possible to express love to every believer in the entire Christian community. Instead, let the Lord lead you to those who are in need of his love. God will either draw them to you or you to them, but either way you will be honoring God. Be real! It will honor God and bless others. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing! rlkeller
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
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