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Marks of the True Christian
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[g] serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[h] Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[i] to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12: 9-21 (ESV)

Marks Of The True Believer - Romans 12: 9-21

Genuine love must be the mark
reject all that evil portrays
holding fast to all that's good
keeping true to all Jesus would say

Be zealous and not lazy, serving the Lord
in hope, be sure to rejoice evermore
patiently be faithful, endure hardship
constantly be in prayer, knocking God's door

Support continually the saints of God
be a blessing to all, the bad and the good
be a listener to those who are sad
encourage them to know they are understood

Live in harmony with all you know
be humble and meek to all in your path
live at peace with everyone you meet
never avenge any; leave them to God's wrath

For vengeance is the Lord's alone
so feed the hungry, give drink to thirsty
don't give in to evil but always do good
love Jesus to the fullest, always first
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