if service,(A) use it in service; if teaching,(B) in teaching; if exhorting,(C) in exhortation; giving, with generosity;(D) leading,(E) with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.(F)

Christian Ethics

Let love be without hypocrisy.(G) Detest evil;(H) cling to what is good.

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if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(A) if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(B) if it is giving, then give generously;(C) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Love in Action

Love must be sincere.(D) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others