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Paul offers a rapid-fire list of what love looks like when it is genuine and rooted in Christ. He calls believers to abhor what is evil and hold fast to what is good (v. 9), to love one another with brotherly affection and outdo one another in showing honor (v. 10), and to serve the Lord with zeal and spiritual fervor (v. 11). Genuine love rejoices in hope, remains patient in tribulation, and perseveres in prayer (v. 12). It shares with the saints and extends hospitality (v. 13), blesses those who persecute us (v. 14), and walks in empathy and humility (vv. 15–16). Rather than seeking revenge or responding with evil, believers are called to live peaceably with all (v. 18), to leave vengeance to God (v. 19), and to overcome evil with good—even feeding our enemies if they are hungry (vv. 20–21).
🎯 Theme: Real love reflects Jesus in both devotion to others and kindness toward enemies.
🌀 Reflection: God’s mercy calls us not just to feel love, but to live it boldly and sincerely—even when it’s difficult. When we respond to hatred with kindness, we put the gospel on display.
💬 Mission Challenge: Intentionally bless someone who has wronged you or someone you find difficult to love—pray for them, serve them, or share the gospel with them as an act of overcoming evil with good (vv. 14, 20–21).
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Just Keith Harris 
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