Introduction

• I Corinthians 13:4-8

Love is patient, love is kind

• Jesus had to deal with His confused, immature apostles (Matthew 16:8).

Is not jealous (does not envy)

• Jealousy never leads to good (Acts 5:17-19; 7:9)
• Romans 12:15 – Rejoice for those who do well.

Does not take into account a wrong suffered (resentful), bears and endures all things

• Think of the harm you do to yourself by holding a grudge (Proverbs 19:11).
• Matthew 18:15 – You can’t just ignore sin. That’s different from enforcing some personal type of justice.
• Luke 4:28-30 – When people wanted to kill Him, Jesus just left!

Love does not brag (boast), is not arrogant, does not seek its own (insist on its own way)

• If we’re fixated on ourselves, we can’t humbly serve others (Matthew 20:20-28).

Does not act unbecomingly (rude), is not provoked (irritable)

• Don’t go around with a chip on your shoulder (I Samuel 25:3, 10-11).