“But to you who are listening I say:  Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, love those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”  Luke 6: 27-28 (NIV) Did you notice that this passage of scripture begins with “to those who are listening?”  Jesus knew His words would not always Keep reading →

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners love those who love them.  And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners do that.  And if you lend to those from whom you expect payment, what credit Keep reading →

Love does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) Dishonor means to disgrace, shame, or discredit.  It means to humiliate, degrade, or lower.  Love does not dishonor. Self-seeking means the seeking of one’s own interests or selfish ends.  It means Keep reading →

Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) Patient means to be able to tolerate or accept problems, delays or suffering without becoming anxious or annoyed.  It means to be uncomplaining, tolerant, and forbearing.  Love is patient. Kind means to show Keep reading →