Read Romans 12. Here is what a life of genuine love (verse 9) looks like in specific detail. It is a life that follows Christ’s example and models His words from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). We all fail to live up to this standard. However, as living sacrifices, we have been transformed to live according to God’s loving will (verses 1–2). This serves as a powerful witness to others. God in Christ has first loved us in this way and, by His mercies (verse 1), our salvation is secure and not dependent on how we love. • Father, thank You for loving me first and forever by sending Your Son and making me a part of His Body. Train my heart in hope and my hand in mercy in harmony with Jesus’ words and deeds. Amen.
Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 9784). (Function). Kindle Edition.