Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
This passage gives one of the most complete descriptions of love in the Bible. More importantly, it shows that love needs to be the one thing in life we seek more than anything else. For without it, whatever we do or say really has no lasting value. Compare the love described here with the superficial love found in this world:
God says love should be directed toward others (verses 1-3)
The world says love should be directed toward ourselves.
God says love is patient and kind (verse 4)
The world says love satisfies your immediate needs
God says love is never jealous or envious (verse 4)
The world says love means that you deserve the “best”
God says love is never boastful or proud (verse 4)
The world says love isn’t necessary to make people respect you.
God says love is never rude (verse 5)
The world says love lets you act as you please.
God says love does not demand its own way (verse 5)
The world says love gets in the way of what is in it for me.
God says love is not irritable or touchy, and it holds no grudges (verse 5)
The world says love takes a backseat when it comes to seeking revenge
God says love rejoices in justice and truth (verse 6)
The world says love understands-even ignores-evil
God says love is loyal (verse 7)
The world says love should be self-serving.
If you feel your love for others is falling short of God’s ideal, ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you in this area. Your relationships with others will never be the same.
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