In Romans 12:9-18, the Bible says this: 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
God loves His body, the church. He is devoted to His body. The same devotion he has, is what we can operate in, because we have His love in us. We can be devoted enough to serve each other. With zeal, enthusiasm, and joy, we should serve others. God loves it when all of the body operates the way he laid out for us in His Word. . He loves to see every joint supply and every one do their part. Church body life is about serving others. It all starts because we have received love from God, and when He placed His love in our hearts, we want to share it. So because we love, we serve. When we serve, we win for God. Jesus was all about serving others, and that should be our heart too. When we are doing His will on the earth, loving and serving others, the people around us will know we are believers. Our actions will prove it! We are to be givers, lovers, blessers, and at peace with as many as possible. Sounds like a loving way to live. Let’s get back to these love basics.