God tells us to love Him and Jesus (Matt. 22:37; John 14:15). God tells us to love our Christian brethren (John 13:34). God tells us to love our enemies (Matt. 5:44). God tells us to love our spouses (Eph. 5:25; Tit. 2:4). Then, He doesn’t allow us or rely on us to define what that “love” looks like. Instead, He describes it for us vividly in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. You know these verses. But ask yourself with each expression—“IS THAT ME?”
Love is patient.”
Am I? “Love is kind.” Am I? “Love does not envy.” Do I? “Love does not boast.” Do I?
Love is not arrogant.”
Am I? “Love is not rude.” Am I? “Love does not insist on its own way.” Do I? “Love is not irritable.” Am I?
Love keeps no record of wrongs.”
Do I? “Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing.” Do I? “Love rejoices in the truth.” Do I? “Love bears all things.” Do I? “Love believes all things.” Do I? “Love hope all things.” Do I? “Love endures all things.” Do I?
Love never fails.”
Do I?
Read them again. These need attention from all of us!
