Love is….

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> LOVE IS PATIENT, KIND, NOT JEALOUS, NOT BRAG, NOT ARROGANT, NOT RUDE, NOT SEEK ITS OWN ADVANTAGE, NOT IRRITABLE, NOT KEEP A RECORD OF COMPLAINTS, NOT ACCEPT INJUSTICE, IS HAPPY WITH TRUTH, PUTS UP WITH ALL THINGS, TRUSTS, HOPES, ENDURES........(1 Corinthians 13:4-7) - usually I read this as a admonition for how my attitude and behavior should be characterized. However it occurs to me that there is another point of view in reading this scripture. First and most important this word on love speaks to the nature and character of God. This describes God's love for us and the way God behaves toward us, no matter what we do or how bad we are. Secondly as I realize I am receiving the benefits of God's love it sort of helps, encourages me to give expression to love in the same way toward others.
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