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Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Love never fails. (1st Corinthians 13:8) 

Let me share with you today what I believe genuine love looks like as described in 1st Corinthians 13:4-8.
 
In times of stress love chooses to be p``atient. In times of vulnerability love chooses to be kind. In times of competition love chooses not to envy. In times of victory love chooses not to boast. In times of success love chooses not to be proud. In times of embarrassment love chooses not to be rude. In times of advantage love chooses not to be self-seeking. In times of disadvantage love chooses not to be easily angered. In times of repeated inconsiderateness love chooses not to keep a record of wrongs. 
 
In times when evil surfaces love chooses not to delight in it. In times when truth prevails love chooses to rejoice in it. In times of danger love chooses to protect. In times of question love chooses to trust. In times of disappointment love chooses to hope. In times of despair love chooses to persevere. 
 
Love never fails because it always chooses the welfare, wellbeing and worth of the one loved. That is no doubt why Paul declared it to be the most excellent way. If ever there was a time when this kind of mature, quality love was needed, it is today, especially in our marriages, homes and within the church. 
 
Since this kind of love comes from God we must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by asking Him to be our personal Savior and then rely on Him to love others through us.
 
This is the kind of love Paul says in Romans 12 is necessary if we are to overcome evil as well as exercise our spiritual gifts effectively. 
 

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