"Let love be genuine," says the Apostle Paul at the beginning of this passage from Romans 12. As followers of Christ, we are to be known by our genuine love in the church as well as in the world. Many people, including believers, wait for feelings of love to prompt their actions. But as we see in this passage, genuine loving action often comes before we feel like loving. The God-kind of love, called agape in Greek, is a decision to act on behalf of someone else. Our feelings will follow.
Growing in Love
April 14, 2024 • Brandon Hall • Romans 12:9–21
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Focus on Love
April 28, 2024 • Brandon Hall • Romans 14:5–19
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