Romans 12:9-13
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.
These are not simply a list of Christian to-do’s. Instead, having spent 11 chapters describing the glorious gospel of Christ, here Paul focuses on the practical implications of that robust gospel. Pray that the duties of the Christian life would never be viewed as separate from the gospel of grace in Christ. Also, pray that those duties, especially those that relate to others, would be a delight in light of the and the community of the saints. Ask God to show you how you can practically apply these verses to your life this week.
