--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil…" description: "\"“9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c36/anonymous-1_hold-fast_9let-love-be-genuine-abhor-what-is-evil_2269403.jpg" --- # 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to… ![“9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, [7] serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c36/anonymous-1_hold-fast_9let-love-be-genuine-abhor-what-is-evil_2269403.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c36/anonymous-1_hold-fast_9let-love-be-genuine-abhor-what-is-evil_2269403.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c36/anonymous-1_hold-fast_9let-love-be-genuine-abhor-what-is-evil_2269403.jpg) > ““9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, \[7\] serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. \[8\] Never be wise in your own sight. 17Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it \[9\] to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20To 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.” 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage urges sincere love, humility, patience, hospitality, and responding to evil with good, emphasizing spiritual zeal and peace. **In simple terms:** Love genuinely, act kindly, and overcome evil with good. Key Takeaway Practice compassion and humility daily. Themes love humility patience peace spirituality Mood hopeful serene Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - church community - conflict resolution - charitable work - personal prayer - daily interactions Key Concepts Christian ethics moral conduct zeal hospitality non‑retaliation Questions to Reflect On - How can you embody these teachings in modern conflicts? - What does “overcome evil with good” look like in your life? 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