“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.” -Romans 12:10 (KJV)

Let me give you something simple today, but powerful enough to change your home, your church, and your community.

Romans 12:10 is front-porch Christianity.

It is not flashy. It is not loud. It will not trend on social media. But it will transform every room you walk into.

“Be kindly affectioned.” That means love people on purpose. Not when they earn it. Not when they agree with you. Not when it’s convenient. But with a steady, genuine, family-type love.

Brotherly love.

That is the kind of love that shows up.

The kind that checks in.

The kind that forgives.

The kind that stays at the table when things get uncomfortable.

Then Paul says, “in honour preferring one another.”

In plain language?

Put somebody else first.

We live in a culture that screams, “Promote yourself. Protect yourself. Put yourself first.”

But the Kingdom whispers something different.

Honor them.

Lift them up.

Celebrate their win.

Let them go first.

Speak well of them when they are not in the room.

There is something powerful about a person who walks into a space asking, “How can I bless someone today?”

You want stronger marriages?

Honor.

You want healthier churches?

Honor.

You want deeper friendships?

Honor.

Kindness and honor are not weaknesses. They are spiritual strength under control.

So today, choose to love somebody intentionally. Send the text. Offer the encouragement. Give the compliment. Let someone else shine.

Because when we prefer one another in love, we look a whole lot like Jesus.

And that kind of love changes everything.