Encourage and Inspire Your Marriage by Kevin Bullard

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Summary | Be Affectionate

Series: Everyday Christianity

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Paul's writing to the church in Rome, as described in chapter 12, verses 9-13, is centered around the importance of affection in embodying the fundamental principles of the Christian faith for you. Affection, defined as readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness towards others, is an essential aspect of Paul's call for you as a believer to demonstrate genuine love and selfless service towards one another.


By holding fast to what is good, hating evil, and loving others with brotherly affection, you can lead the way in showing honor and being zealous in serving the Lord. Through basing your happiness on your hope in Christ and maintaining a steady habit of prayer, you can endure trials and serve as positive examples to those outside the church through acts of hospitality.


Furthermore, Paul emphasizes the importance of contributing to the needs of the saints within the church and showing hospitality to those outside the faith, even to those who may seem like potential foes. These actions demonstrate the embodiment of affectionate love and selfless service as core tenets of the Christian faith for you to follow. Ultimately, Paul's message highlights the crucial role that affection plays in living out the principles of the Christian faith and serving as a positive example to others in your daily life.


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