Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9

I don’t do well with fake people. Sometimes I meet people who have a genuine love and feel it’s fake because they’re just so loving all the time. I was intrigued the first time I really got to know someone like that. In time, I realized he genuinely was like that most of the time. I wouldn’t say all since I don’t live with them, but I spent enough time around him to know it wasn’t just the evangelical smile and greet. His love of people is genuine and love for God is real. It just naturally flows from him.

I admit I’m not like that. My love for people is real but I doubt anyone would call me over the top like my friend it. I know there are times in my life where God’s love doesn’t come through. When I am being genuine love flows from God. When I’m not being loving one can be sure I’ve skipped my God time for a little while or not done anything more than go through the motions.

Abhor means to regard with disgust or hatred. We are called to hate evil. Anything that is contrary to God is evil. Sin is evil. If we are holding fast to what is good, we will not have time for evil. Which is why I can look at my thoughts, words, and actions and know if I’ve spent enough time with God. He is good and when my thoughts, words, and actions are not, it is because I have not clung to Him enough.

Lord, I want to genuinely love people more. I may never ooze love like some, it’s not my personality; but I can always love more. But I can love deeper and love more often. Let Your love flow from me. Always abhor what is evil and to hold fast to You and all that is good.