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Let love be genuine.

Romans 12:9

ESV


This was Laura Ingalls Wilder's biblical advice for getting along with people.

She was a very sensible lady if you ask me.



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  1. Sandi21 October 2017 at 07:58

    Genuine...so rare in our world.

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  2. Julie@Cut Off in the Keweenaw22 October 2017 at 08:01

    I think you meant Romans 12:9? "Let love be without dissimulation." (KJV) Yes, love without pretense. Amen to that! Flowers with a weathered fence - so pretty!

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    1. aspiritofsimplicity22 October 2017 at 08:55

      You are correct in that it is Romans 12:9. However, in the ESV version it states, Let love be genuine. Laura would probably have been reading the King James though. I happen to like the ESV better in this instance...normally I prefer King James.

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    2. aspiritofsimplicity22 October 2017 at 09:50

      I went back and corrected.

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  3. Melissa22 October 2017 at 08:46

    That one simple statement is so relevant today. Being genuine and authentic are being masqueraded as blunt and rude. So much of our world is hurting. Let us pray that they find the One who can heal!

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  4. Red Rose Alley22 October 2017 at 09:26

    Is this Laura from Little House on the Prairie? I watch the reruns all the time. What a special verse today, thank you.

    ~Sheri

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  5. elizabeth22 October 2017 at 10:03

    Such a simple but profound truth to walk in!

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  6. Unknown22 October 2017 at 11:06

    Beautiful, wise, and simple. Love it.

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  7. Peabea Scribbles22 October 2017 at 11:45

    Genuine Love....not virtual Love, sometimes Love, but Love with all the heart, mind, and soul. Great scripture...love it.

    Peabea@Peabea Scribbles

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  8. Kym 23 October 2017 at 10:30

    Can't put it any plainer than that!!

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