Emmaus

“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good” (Rom. 12:9 NKJV). This verse describes the character of true love. It exhorts us to have a love that is not hypocritical. There are two qualifying characteristics given for love not to be hypocritical: abhorrence of evil and affection for good.   Abhorrence of evil  - “ Abhor what is evil .” The word “ abhor ” means to hate something. It is a very strong word and denotes a very strong attitude. Many f

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Rom. 12:2 NKJV). Here we have much needed counsel for our day. Our verse speaks of conforming and transforming. We are not to be conformed, but we are to be transformed.   Conforming  – “ Be not conformed to this world .” The warning here is that we are not to conform to the world in moral standards, in matters

“For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame” (Rom. 10:11 NKJV). This is one of three references in...

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Rom....