Sunday, December 7th
WITHOUT LOVE I AM NOTHING
1 Corinthians 13:1-7
Philippians 1:11
Vs. 4 Love is patient
Numbers 33:55
Judges 2:3
Colossians 3:13
- Patience with people
- Allow for failure and fault
- Apply mercy and grace
Vs. 4 Love is kind
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Galatians 6:9-10
- Kindness is an action word
- Thoughtful and considerate
- Intentional and consistent
- Doing good - no strings attached
Vs. 4 Love is not jealous - Love is content
Galatians 6:4
Proverbs 14:30
Philippians 4:11
- Jealousy is a cancer of the soul that left unchecked will grow into bitterness and hate
- Comparing yourself to others is folly
- contentment comes from focus - practice gratitude and thanks to the Lord
Vs. 4 Love is not boastful or proud - Love is humble
Romans 12:3
Galatians 6:1-3
- Boastful - all about me, how great I am, I am an amazing person
- Pride keeps me from seeing myself as I really am - self awareness
- Humility - It's not thinking less of yourself it's thinking of yourself less
Vs. 5 Love is not rude - Love has good manners
1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Polite and courteous
- Reasonable and respectful
- Easy to get along with
- Enjoyable to be around