if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; 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. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others