Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Cross References Psalm 36:4 Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil. Psalm 97:10 Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Amos 5:15 Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph." 2 Corinthians 6:6 in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Treasury of Scripture Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. love. 2 Samuel 20:9,10 Psalm 55:21 Proverbs 26:25 Abhor. Psalm 34:14 Psalm 36:4 Psalm 45:7 cleave. Acts 11:23 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Hebrews 12:14 |