Romans 12:9-21

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”says the Lord. On the contrary:

   “If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
   if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.-Romans 12:9-21

There is so much going on here. I think I may stay on these for a few days. Let's start here: "Love must be sincere"

Love is a choice, not just feeling. Sometimes choosing love is not an easy route. Yes, its easy to be "nice" but to truly love them, no. One of the next things Paul says is to be "devoted" in love to each other. I don't know about you, but devotion is a powerful word. It means you put every possible moment, energy, possessions into it. If you are devoted to your marriage, you are faithful- you fill all important needs through that person (sexual, romantic, support, etc). A sincere love is a chosen love. One that works hard to be devoted to another.

Prayer of the day: Lord, thank You for having sincere love for me. Teach me to devote myself in love to others.