Romans 12:9

Living In Love

⁸ if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness. ⁹ Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good. ¹⁰ Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

Cling to What is Good

What is Good

Hold Fast To What Is Good

That Which Is Good

1 Timothy 1:5

But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

Amos 5:15

Hate what is wrong, love what is right! Promote justice at the city gate! Maybe the Lord, the God who commands armies, will have mercy on those who are left from Joseph.

1 Peter 1:22

You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

Psalm 97:10

You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.

Psalm 101:3

I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

2 Samuel 20:9-10

Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my brother?" With his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa's beard as if to greet him with a kiss.

Psalm 36:4

He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

Psalm 45:7

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

Psalm 55:21

His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

Psalm 119:104

Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

Psalm 119:163

I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

Proverbs 26:25

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

Ezekiel 33:31

They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.

Matthew 26:49

Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi," and kissed him.

John 12:6

(Now Judas said this not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money box, he used to steal what was put into it.)

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. So God, your God, has anointed you over your companions with the oil of rejoicing."

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

James 2:15-16

If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food,

1 Peter 3:10-11

For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.

1 John 3:18-20

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth.