Bible verses for children
Let love be genuine.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
Romans 12:9 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Hypocrisy is pretending to be what we are not. Paul calls for sincere love that rejects evil and holds to good. Genuine care does not approve everything someone does.
Offer an honest kindness rather than a compliment meant only to gain a favour.
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How can love be sincere while refusing harmful behaviour?
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Bible context & readings +
Romans 12:9 begins a series of practical instructions about community and relationships. Love, rejecting evil and clinging to good belong together, rather than kindness becoming a disguise for indifference to harm.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, make our love honest and grounded in goodness. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.