My study of the "love chapter" is really revealing things to me about the way I show love to people. Allowing God's Word to soak in like this helps me as I try to replace the way I have been doing things with the way I should be doing them. Clearly I will remain a … Continue reading Short fuse, long list
Month: November 2016
It’s not about me
[Love] is not rude, it is not self-seeking - 1 Corinthians 13:5 Being rude is so much more than just not using your manners or budging to the front of the line. The Greek word used here is more about a way of life. A character trait that describes a person that couldn't care less … Continue reading It’s not about me
Don’t envy… don’t boast
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. - 1 Corinthians 13:4 Anytime we wish that we had things the way someone else does we will get ourself into trouble. Envy will change our entire focus and it will become the driving force behind all that we do. If we … Continue reading Don’t envy… don’t boast
Patient & kind
Love is patient, love is kind. (1 Corinthians 13:4) As I examined the first sentence of the love chapter, I reflected back on recent days of my own life. Have I been patient and kind? Well, right off the bat I know I could use a lot of refining in this area when it comes … Continue reading Patient & kind
The most excellent way
The lead into to the "love chapter" (1 Corinthians 13) comes on the heals of Paul explaining to the church the special gifts they have received as part of the body of Christ. As he finishes explaining these gifts, given by God to accomplish his purposes, he makes a statement that leads right into his … Continue reading The most excellent way
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