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Clinging to Good

We read some very strong language in Romans 12:9 , that tells us to ā€œhate what is evil; cling to what is good.ā€ When it comes to ā€œhating evilā€ and ā€œclinging 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 ā€œhateā€ and ā€œcling.ā€   We have already learned that ā€œhatingā€ evil means to ā€œabhorā€ it or to find it ā€œdisgusting.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 ā€œclingā€ to what is good. So, how exactly, does one cling to good? Our answer lies in the Greek word for ā€œclingā€ which is the verb ā€œ ĪŗĪæĪ»Ī»į½±Ļ‰ .ā€ The translation of this word means ā€œglue,ā€ ā€œto be joinedā€ or ā€œto keep company.ā€ The meaning can also mean ā€œto fasten firmly togetherā€ or ā€œto join oneā€™s...