“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8
The Do’s and Don’ts of Love
While reading the Word this morning I came across a passage that could be called the “Do’s and Don’ts of Love.*” Being a “what’s the bottom line?” kind of person, I like to make lists to come to a final conclusion, so here it goes:
The Do’s of Love
- Hate what is evil
- Cling to what is good
- Be devoted to one another in brotherly love
- Honor one another above yourselves
- Keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord
- Be joyful in hope
- Be patient in affliction (difficult)
- Be faithful in prayer
- Share with God’s people who are in need
- Practice hospitality
- Bless those who persecute you (difficult)
- Rejoice with those who rejoice
- Mourn with those who mourn
- Live in harmony with one another
- Live at peace with everyone
The Don’ts of Love
- Do not be proud
- Do not be conceited
- Do not repay anyone evil for evil
- Do not take revenge
So what’s the bottom line?
“A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34).
“Heavenly Father, please help me to do the “Do’s of Love.” Put a check in my spirit when I am tempted to do the “Don’ts of Love.” I can’t love if I don’t first have Your love in me, so fill me with Your love today. Fill me until it is a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. In the name of my precious Jesus, Amen.”
*Romans 12:9-21
great one to share with the kids too!
Good word!
Amen!!!
Saved this one to read VERY often. Thank you!