Marks of the True Christian
[9 ] Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. [10 ] Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. [11 ] Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. [12 ] Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. [13 ] Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
[14 ] Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. [15 ] Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. [16 ] Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. [17 ] Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. [18 ] If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. [19 ] 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.” [20 ] To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” [21 ] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
(Romans 12:9-21 ESV)
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