We learn from 1 Corinthians 13:4 that love is patient and love is kind. One does not show patience and kind love when one responds to others in prideful, vengeful, or hurtful anger. Biblical love does not easily give in to anger (1 Corinthians 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is …
Faith
In (1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up), Paul enumerates a list of what love is, and we will be looking specifically at “love is kind.” Kindness is similar to patience since both have to do with how we treat others. But …
There are a lot of things that people would spend time, money, and energy on to make sure something valuable is well protected. Financial institutions have security guards, vaults, and armored vans to keep money safe. The police and army wear protective gear to safeguard life. And everything has various kinds of insurance to secure …
In 1st Corinthians 13, you can read the description of what love is according to God. One of the attributes of love is patience or longsuffering. This is a virtue that many find a constant struggle. In an age when technological advancement makes things fast paced and convenient, patience can become quite challenging for a …
When you read James 2:18-25, it is not uncommon to misunderstand that what James was saying was that you should work for your salvation. However, that was not what he was saying at all. James 2:18-25 does not contradict what Paul said—that salvation is by faith in Christ alone and that it is not because …
The word “grace” comes from the Greek word charis, and the Bible has a lot to say about it. In fact, grace is a constant theme in the Word of God. Grace or charis means blessing, favor, or kindness. All Christians are called to extend grace to others, and its meaning becomes more powerful if …
If we believe in God, we should also believe that demons exist. It would be foolish for a Christian to live a godly life without recognizing that demons are lurking around. Spiritual warfare is part of our walk with God. The Bible says that our true struggle is not against other men but against various …
In Paul’s enumeration of love in 1 Corinthians 13, he started with two descriptions of what love is; then, what follows is another list of what love is not, starting with “love does not envy.” God’s kind of love is always selfless in nature and expression, but envy is quite the opposite. The word for …
Love always perseveres—the last but not the least important characteristic of true and biblical love found in 1 Corinthians 13:7. It is a very important ingredient in why love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8). Love is more than just that fuzzy and warm feeling you have when you see the one you love. It is …
The power of the Holy Spirit is real. It is both special and extraordinary. The more we understand the power of the Holy Spirit, the more we are able to utilize it. He is a Person who has equal power to the Father and the Son. He has this power at work within us that …