Paul gives another astonishing and practical list of how we are to love one another and be that marquee; that tent of refuge for those in our circle of influence. Keep in mind where the Roman believers lived and that they were surrounded by the very antithesis of the attributes given in this passage.
Paul realizes this and reminds them in Romans 11:33-36 that through God all things exist and are made possible. He then connects the logical line to the first two verses in Chapter 12: because God is God, they, the Roman believers (and us), should not be like the world. We are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. But to what end? Often we stop at Romans 12:2. The end product of this renewal and sound judgment are the attributes described from verses nine through twenty-one.
v.9) Love is not hypocritical. It abhors evil and clings to what is good. What do we cling to? Do we abhor evil? Or do we call evil good and good evil?
v. 10) Love is devoted to one another and is friendly. It gives others preference and honor. Can we say we are devoted to and give preference to our one anothers?
v. 11) Love is diligent. It is fervent in spirit. Love serves the Lord. Do we realize when we love we are serving the Lord? Do we do that from deep within?
v. 12) Love rejoices in hope. It perseveres in trouble. It is devoted in prayer. Do we radiate hope as we rise from our knees? Or are we all gloom and doom? Are we even on our knees?
v. 13) Love meets the needs of the saints (one anothers). It practices hospitality. Do we see the needs? Do we want to see the needs or are they too easily ignored?
v. 14) Love blesses those who persecute. It does not curse. Do we wear the full armor of God to withstand the evil one who prowls around?
v. 15) Love rejoices with those rejoice. It weeps with those who weep. Can we rejoice when others succeed? Do we weep or rejoice when others get their due?
v. 16) Love is unified among one anothers. Love is not haughty. Love hangs out with the lowly. How well do the “classes” of society mingle in our local churches?
v. 17) Love does not repay evil for evil. It respects what is right. When was the last time we turned the other cheek? Do we really want what is right?
v.18) Love is at peace with all men. If it depended on us, can we be at peace with even one person let alone all people?
v. 19) Love does not take revenge. Love defers to God’s holy vengeance. Are we plotting on how to get others back? Are we anxiously waiting for God to get the other guy?
v. 20) Love feeds the hungry enemy. It gives the thirsty enemy a drink. Can we meet the needs of our enemies in the love of Jesus? Are we willing to try?
v. 21) Love is not overcome with evil. It overcomes evil with good. Are we overcome or are we overcomers?
One Another Living 
Great application (s) of love for everyday living!