1 c orinthians 13. love is patient, love is kind. it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not...
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1 CORINTHIANS 131 CORINTHIANS 13
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It
always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never
fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It
always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never
fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
DARE TO LOVEDARE TO LOVE
Love Requires Courage• Relationships are
central to what it means to be human.
• We inevitably relate to God, nature, and each other.
• Love is what makes relationships possible; Love binds people in relationships.
DARE TO LOVEDARE TO LOVE
Love Requires Courage• Fear has kept us from
true intimacy and from deep, satisfying relationships.
• How can we feel safe to open our hearts and let others see who we are?
CHARACTERISTICS
OF LOVE
CHARACTERISTICS
OF LOVE
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CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE
Love is...• Patient, steadfast, enduring (1 Cor. 13:4)
Definition• Willing to endure emotional discomfort and
suffering • The opposite of demanding what we want
right now and being easily angered
Scripture• James 5:7–9
CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE
Love is• Kind, good, pleasant
(1 Cor. 13:4)
Definition• Seeking the best for
the other person • Willing to go the extra mile • The opposite of being rude
Scripture• Ephesians 4:32
CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE
Love is• Rejoicing with truth (1 Cor. 13:6)
Definition• Happy to know what is true • The opposite of delighting in evil • Knowing and admitting the truth creates a
reliable environment for the other person.
Scripture• 2 John 4
CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE
Love is• Always protective,
preserving (1 Cor. 13:7)
Definition• Love reassures others
that their heart is safe with us.
• The opposite of keeping a record of wrongs
Scripture• Galatians 6:1–2
CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE
Love is not• Boastful, bragging,
conceited (1 Cor. 13:4)
Definition• Constantly talking
about oneself in a conceited way
• The opposite of quiet humility
Scripture• James 3:5; 4:16