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Learning to Love

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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).
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