Aug. 10, 2025 - Deliver us from Evil

Written after his theological exposition in earlier chapters, this passage serves as a detailed guide for how transformed believers should relate to one another and respond to conflict. The section begins with the heading, Let love be genuine. This is as if to say, Love others authentically and genuinely! Paul presents a rapid-fire series of commands that cover both internal church relationships and external interactions with enemies. Jesus' command to love one another and to love our neighbor was not to be fake.