Verse 9
Love is of primary importance (cf. Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:39; 1 Corinthians 13). However it must be sincere (cf. 1 John 4:19-21). This command acts as a heading for this whole list of exhortations.
"Paul is not always talking specifically about love, but he keeps coming back to love as the single most important criterion for approved Christian behavior." [Note: Moo, p. 774.]
The totally committed Christian should hate evil and love what is good, as his or her Lord does, expressing commitment to His attitudes as well as to His actions.
"What God seeks in the believer is not so much a single worthy act as it is a continuing quality of life." [Note: Mounce, p. 237.]
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