The 1st is that it is not hypocritical. A person who verbally elevates an individual while internally churning with hatred toward that same person is not expressing true love. The love that Christians are to share is an out- ward expression of what lies deep inside. The second trait of authentic love is discrimination. But it does involve abhorring that which is evil and stands against them at every turn.
Real love bonds itself to all that is good and supports the virtuous in every possible way.
Ea illustration is in the form of a directive. Let's probe further. Paul's use of these two terms shows us that we are to express in our spiritual family the same loving qualities shared in our physical family. When we love as we ought we will esteem others more highly than ourselves and readily give them the honor they deserve. We are not to be lazy or in- different in our service.