"{Charity} Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil." 1 Corinthians 13:5
From BCF Self-Confrontation, page 218:
"Charity doth not behave itself unseemly" even when being boastful, rude, or overbearing will get you attention
and allow you to get your own way. Love conforms to what is right,
fitting, and appropriate to the situation in order to honor the Lord.
"Charity seeketh not her own" even when you feel like grabbing it all or
have an opportunity to do so. Love does not try to fulfill its own
desires, does not ask for its own way, and does not try to acquire gain
for itself. Love, as an act of the will, seeks to serve and not be
served.
"Charity...is not easily provoked" even when others attempt to provoke
you or you are tempted to strike out at something or someone. Love is
not aroused or incited to outbursts of anger. Love continues faithfully
and gently to train others in righteousness, even when they fail.
"Charity thinketh no evil" (Love does not take into account a wrong
suffered) even when everyone seems to be against you or when people
openly attack you. Love does not hold a grudge against someone. Love
forgives, chooses not to bring up past wrongs in accusation or
retaliation, does not return evil for evil, and does not indulge in
self-pity. Love covers a multitude of sins.
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How has God's Word spoken to you this week?
1 comment:
Think about Jesus' example. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. So do not get tired and stop trying. Hebrews 12:3
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