Family Churchman Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. I. HATRED OF EVIL. "Abhor that which is evil." Hate — 1. Trivial sins as well as great. 2. Secret as well as public. 3. Personal as well as social. 4. In thought as well as in act. II. STEADFAST GOODNESS. "Cleave to that which is good." 1. In temptation. 2. In dishonour. 3. In persecution. 4. In suffering loss and danger. III. MUTUAL LOVE. 1. There is something to love in the worst of men. 2. Piety gives much to love and admire. 3. We must be stimulated by the love and example of Christ. 4. We ourselves want the love of all men. 5. Humility. IV. FERVENT INDUSTRY. 1. Activity. 2. Piety. 3. Zeal. V. SPIRITUAL DISPOSITION. 1. Joy. 2. Patience. 3. Prayer. 4. Hospitality. 5. Sympathy. (Family Churchman.) 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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