1 CORINTHIANS 131 CORINTHIANS 13

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It

always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never

fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It

always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never

fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a

DARE TO LOVEDARE TO LOVE

Love Requires Courage• Relationships are

central to what it means to be human.

• We inevitably relate to God, nature, and each other.

• Love is what makes relationships possible; Love binds people in relationships.

DARE TO LOVEDARE TO LOVE

Love Requires Courage• Fear has kept us from

true intimacy and from deep, satisfying relationships.

• How can we feel safe to open our hearts and let others see who we are?

CHARACTERISTICS

OF LOVE

CHARACTERISTICS

OF LOVE

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CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE

Love is...• Patient, steadfast, enduring (1 Cor. 13:4)

Definition• Willing to endure emotional discomfort and

suffering • The opposite of demanding what we want

right now and being easily angered

Scripture• James 5:7–9

CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE

Love is• Kind, good, pleasant

(1 Cor. 13:4)

Definition• Seeking the best for

the other person • Willing to go the extra mile • The opposite of being rude

Scripture• Ephesians 4:32

CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE

Love is• Rejoicing with truth (1 Cor. 13:6)

Definition• Happy to know what is true • The opposite of delighting in evil • Knowing and admitting the truth creates a

reliable environment for the other person.

Scripture• 2 John 4

CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE

Love is• Always protective,

preserving (1 Cor. 13:7)

Definition• Love reassures others

that their heart is safe with us.

• The opposite of keeping a record of wrongs

Scripture• Galatians 6:1–2

CHARACTERISTICS OF LOVECHARACTERISTICS OF LOVE

Love is not• Boastful, bragging,

conceited (1 Cor. 13:4)

Definition• Constantly talking

about oneself in a conceited way

• The opposite of quiet humility

Scripture• James 3:5; 4:16