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Let love be without hypocrisy.
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Devoted to prayer.
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| Abhor what is evil. "But then I can't watch my programs!" |
Contributing to the needs of the saints. "But I got my own needs to take care of." |
| Cling to what is good. "But I only sometimes have devotions." |
Practicing hospitality. "But isn't getting better than giving?!" |
| Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. "But can’t I just be nice?" |
Bless those who persecute you. "But you gotta be kidding!" |
| Give preference to one another in honor. "But I like to be noticed." |
Bless and curse not. "But I can't stand them." |
| Not lagging behind in diligence. "But I can’t be like ..." |
Rejoice with those who rejoice. "But I don't feel happy." |
| Fervent in spirit. "But I must not get carried away!" |
Weep with those who weep. "But I have enough of my own sorrows." |
| Serving the Lord. "But I am very busy." |
Be of the same mind toward one another. "But he just is not my kind of person." |
| Rejoicing in hope. "But you don’t know what I’m facing!" |
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. "But I owe it to him!" |
| Persevering in tribulation. "But it’s my nature to give up." |
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