We read some very strong language in Romans 12:9 , that tells us to āhate what is evil; cling to what is good.ā When it comes to āhating evilā and āclinging to goodā we know there is a much deeper meaning than what first appears. The key to unlocking the meaning of these two commands is the word āhateā and ācling.ā We have already learned that āhatingā evil means to āabhorā it or to find it ādisgusting.ā We must grow so strong, spiritually, (sanctification) that anything not of God (that which is evil) will be disgusting to us. We recognize evil and vow to never entertain it. In that same verse, we also see a different pursuit which is the exact opposite of evil. It tells us to āclingā to what is good. So, how exactly, does one cling to good? Our answer lies in the Greek word for āclingā which is the verb ā ĪŗĪæĪ»Ī»į½±Ļ .ā The translation of this word means āglue,ā āto be joinedā or āto keep company.ā The meaning can also mean āto fasten firmly togetherā or āto join oneās...
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