I think this is a great verse to end on. It really gives us great instruction on how to live out our life following Christ.
These are not easy to do and I fail a lot.
Let love be genuine – Sometimes I love just to make myself look good.
Abhor what is evil – abhor means to regard with disgust or hatred. I look at injustices in the world and even in Houston and turn a blind eye instead of abhorring the evil I see being done to people ( case and point sex trafficking).
Hold fast to what is good – I forget the good and focus on the bad.
Love one another with brotherly affection – only when they love me first…
Outdo one another in showing honor – I outdo people so that I can be honored.
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit – I rely on my own strengths which results to laziness.
Rejoice in hope – Lord help me in this.
be patient in tribulation – Lord give me patience when it’s hard I stink at this…
be constant in prayer – Lord help me surrender everything to You.
Are these instructions challenging for you to follow? Selah