Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Romans 12:9-18

I was feeling rather self-absorbed and frustrated with myself today.  I should be more active and deliberate in looking for ways to sacrificially serve others.  And then I look, and lo and behold, there's a whole list of them!  And look how many of them you can do in blog-world!  Pretty much all of them!  Not that I intend to limit my service to blog-world (Lord, help me), but it's encouraging to find explicit instructions that are so apropo.  Crazy how good God's law is at helping one know what to do.