‘Let us have no imitation Christian love. Let us have a genuine break with evil and a real devotion to good.
‘Let us have real warm affection for one another as between brothers, and a willingness to let the other man have the credit.
‘Let us not allow slackness to spoil our work and let us keep the fires of the spirit burning, as we do our work for God.
‘Base your happiness on your hope in Christ. When trials come endure them patiently, steadfastly maintain the habit of prayer.’
—Romans 12:9-12 (J.B. Phillips New Testament)
