Romans 12:9 - Cameron Jungels - Wed PM May 21, 2014

“Hating Evil, Loving Good”

^{Pastor Cameron/Wed PM/May 21, 2014}

 

⁹ Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. ¹⁰ Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. ¹¹ Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ¹³ Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.  (Romans 12:9–12, niv)

 

1.       God Calls Believers to Hate Evil.

a.       Evil is defined by God, not us.

b.      Hating evil is consistent with the character of God; when we hate evil, we reflect God’s holy character.

c.       A growing hatred of evil will characterize a child of God, but we must strive toward it in the power of God’s grace.

d.      How do we hate what is evil?

 

2.       God Calls Believers to Love Good.

a.       Good is defined by God, not us.

b.      Hating evil is not enough; we are also called to develop a positive affection for what is good.

c.       God is the source of all good; Loving God and loving good are in perfect harmony.

d.      A growing love for good will characterize a child of God, but by grace we must nurture it.

e.       How do we love what is good?