Daily Word

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Romans 12:9-13. The remainder of this chapter is a life that is pleasing to God. Not surprisingly, LOVE heads the list, for all that Paul says is embraced by the call to love. Love cannot be reduced to sentimentalism. Christians are to hate evil. There must be no hesitation or sloth in Christian living. We should be “fervent,” living for Christ with enthusiasm and energy. Hospitality was very important for early Christians, for most of them could not afford hotels when traveling but depended on the provision of fellow believers. How much different would your life be today if you were to put into practice, and daily living the above scriptures?