Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. I. WHAT IS THIS? Love should — 1. Proceed from the heart. 2. Be expressed in the actions. II. WHY SHOULD WE THUS LOVE? Otherwise it is — 1. Hypocrisy before God. 2. A deceiving of our neighbour. 3. No true love.Conclusion: Love one another. 1. It is the fulfilling of the law (Romans 13:8-10). 2. The special command of Christ (John 13:34). 3. The principal mark of a true Christian (John 13:35). (Bp. Beveridge.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.WEB: Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. |
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