The Working of Love
Romans 13:9-10
For this, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, You shall not covet…


I. LOVE IS ESSENTIALLY AN ACTIVE PRINCIPLE.

II. WORKS NO ILL.

1. In deed.

2. In word.

3. In thought.

III. MUST WORK GOOD.

1. Wherever it has opportunity.

2. To the extent of its ability.

IV. IS THEREFORE THE FULFILLING OF THE LAW.

1. Negatively.

2. Positively.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

WEB: For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."




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