Pure Love: Hating Evil & Holding to Good

SERMON NOTES:

Romans 15:15 (ESV) “But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God.”

Topic Sentence (Vs. 9): Let Love be without hypocrisy…

Four Enduring Imperatives that clarify and narrow the definition of true love.

1. By (Always) Abhorring what is evil; holding fast to what is good (vs. 9)
   1. - in brotherly affection to one another being devoted - affection (vs. 10)
   2. - in honor of one another be esteeming – honor (vs. 10)
   3. - in eagerness/diligence (about what is good) being not lazy – zeal (vs. 11)
2. By (Always) In Spirit being enthusiastic/zealous (vs. 11) (eagerly yielding to the Spirit)
3. By (Always) In the Lord serving (vs. 11)
   1. - in hope (of the Lord) rejoicing – (Vs. 12) (worship)
   2. - in affliction (for the Lord) enduring – (Vs. 12) (perseverance)
   3. - in prayer (to the Lord) being devoted – (vs. 12) (prayer)
4. By (Always) To the needs of the Saints, be contributing/giving (vs. 13) (Generous)
   1. Hospitality (for the Saints) be pursuing.