God's Love Principles versus Man's Life Principles
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Let love be without hypocrisy.
"But what if I don’t really love them?"
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Devoted to prayer.
"But I’m just a new Christian!"
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Abhor what is evil.
"But then I can't watch my programs!"
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Contributing to the needs of the saints.
"But I got my own needs to take care of."
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Cling to what is good.
"But I only sometimes have devotions."
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Practicing hospitality.
"But isn't getting better than giving?!"
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Be devoted to one another in brotherly
love.
"But can’t I just be nice?"
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Bless those who persecute you.
"But you gotta be kidding!"
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Give preference to one another in honor.
"But I like to be noticed."
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Bless and curse not.
"But I can't stand them."
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Not lagging behind in diligence.
"But I can’t be like ..."
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Rejoice with those who rejoice.
"But I don't feel happy."
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Fervent in spirit.
"But I must not get carried away!"
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Weep with those who weep.
"But I have enough of my own sorrows."
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Serving the Lord.
"But I am very busy."
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Be of the same mind toward one another.
"But he just is not my kind of person."
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Rejoicing in hope.
"But you don’t know what I’m facing!"
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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." |
