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b'In this episode, we take a look at one of the lectionary readings for Sunday September 3. We dig into Romans 12:9-21 and talk about\\u2026\\n\\nhow parts of this passage are pulled out of context and abused by some white Christians in response to white supremacists and Nazis marching on Charlottesville\\nlove is not a generic feeling, it includes specific actions\\nJesus & Nonviolence: A Third Way\\nthe responsibility that comes with calling for nonviolence\\nlove is an action\\nhow Biblical teachings are sometimes quite aggressive, while seeming \\u201cnice\\u201d on the surface\\nPaul\\u2019s audience in this letter \\u2014 and why that matters\\nGod\\u2019s different messages for the powerful and the marginalized\\n\\nRead the transcript\\nRomans 12:9-21\\nLove should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Don\\u2019t hesitate to be enthusiastic\\u2014be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! Be happy in your hope, stand your ground when you\\u2019re in trouble, and devote yourselves to prayer. Contribute to the needs of God\\u2019s people, and welcome strangers into your home. Bless people who harass you\\u2014bless and don\\u2019t curse them. Be happy with those who are happy, and cry with those who are crying. Consider everyone as equal, and don\\u2019t think that you\\u2019re better than anyone else. Instead, associate with people who have no status. Don\\u2019t think that you\\u2019re so smart. Don\\u2019t pay back anyone for their evil actions with evil actions, but show respect for what everyone else believes is good.\\nIf possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. Don\\u2019t try to get revenge for yourselves, my dear friends, but leave room for God\\u2019s wrath. It is written, Revenge belongs to me; I will pay it back, says the Lord. Instead, If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. By doing this, you will pile burning coals of fire upon his head. Don\\u2019t be defeated by evil, but defeat evil with good.\\nPhoto by alisdare1\\nThe post Love Is An Action \\u2013 Romans 12:9-21 appeared first on Queer Theology.'