Love Genuine

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 your zeal, 

Be fervent in spirit, 

Serve the Lord. 

Rejoice in hope, 

Be patient in tribulation, 

Be constant in prayer. 

Give to the needs of saints 

And always seek to show 

Hospitality.

Bless those who persecute;

Bless and do not curse them.

Rejoice with those who rejoice;

Weep with those who weep.

Live in harmony 

With one another. 

Do not be haughty, 

But spend time with the lowly. 

Do not be wise 

In your own sight. 

Repay no one evil for evil, 

But give thought to do

What is honorable 

In the sight of all. 

As it depends on you, 

Live peaceably with all. 

Beloved, 

Never avenge yourselves, 

But leave it to the wrath of God,

For it is written, 

“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, 

says the Lord.” 

To the contrary, 

“If your enemy is hungry, 

Feed him; 

If he is thirsty, 

Give him drink; 

For by so doing

You will heap burning coals

On his head.” 

Do not be overcome by evil, 

But overcome evil with good.

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(Romans 12:9-21 ESV, edits mine)