Basics of Love: Let it Go

What this episode covers

“Love is not rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and love keeps no record of when it has been wronged.”1 Corinthians 13:5 4 Marks of Love LOVE IS NOT RUDE. SO… Be Tactful, Not JustTruthful Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.”Proverbs 18:13 (MSG) Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.“ Ephesians 4:31-32 “A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.” Proverbs 16:21 LOVE DOES NOT DEMAND ITS OWN WAY. SO… Be Understanding, Not Demanding “Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God. He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form.” Philippians 2:5-7 “Believers shouldn’t curse anyone or be quarrelsome, but they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone.” Titus 3:2 “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 LOVE IS NOT IRRITABLE. SO… Be Gentle Not Judgmental. “Brothers and sisters, if someone in your group does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to that person and gently help make him right again. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin, too.” Galatians 6:1 (NCV) “Each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore, let us stop passing judgment on each other.” Romans 14:12-13 (NIV) LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS. SO…Don’t Repeat It, Delete It. “Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop, leave it, and let it go, in order that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your own failings and shortcomings and let them drop.” Mark 11:25 “Hate stirs up trouble, but love forgives all offenses.” Proverbs 10:12 “You are only hurting yourself with your anger.” Job 18:4 Review: Love is not rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable. Love keeps no record of wrongs Let it GO!!!! The post Basics of Love: Let it Go appeared first on Impact Christian Church.