“Show to one another love like to close relatives. Go ahead of one another in showing respect,” (Romans 12:10)

Today’s word from Paul is very practical. It does not speak only about “faith in the heart,” but about the fact that faith should be visible in how we treat people day by day. Love is to be “shown” — that is, to be something tangible in behavior. Paul also gives its picture: like toward close relatives. This is love that is close, caring, ready to support, and present especially when it is difficult, when there is a difference of opinions, or when one needs to show patience instead of indifference.

Then a second pillar appears: respect. Paul does not write that we should wait until someone first shows dignity, but that we should go ahead of one another in showing respect. That means that in a relationship the attitude and the direction matter: you have to choose worthy words, kindness, a calm reaction, and to not destroy the other person with language or contempt. Respect then becomes a tool for building, not for hurting.

Reflection for today: is love in your relationships “close” and present, and does respect go ahead of words and emotions? If so, then your faith is not only theory, but a daily expression of God’s truth. Make one step today: show care where usually there is indifference, and show respect before someone has time to demand it.

GLORY TO YESHU!!!