Love suffers long and is kind. Even when we suffer, we can choose to be kind. We have many opportunities to practice: dealing with customer service people, telemarketers, and driving (a big one for me). You'll get a more favorable outcome when you practice kindness.
How about being kind to yourself? Do you berate yourself when you make a mistake or totally blow it? "Steve, you're so stupid." When you mess up, be kind to yourself.
Love doesn't envy. Be content with what you have, knowing that God will bring increase as you put Him first. When others are blessed, rejoice and be happy for them. Celebrate their successes.
Love doesn't parade itself - doesn't boast. If you do something for others, don't blaze it abroad.
Love doesn't behave rudely. There's no excuse to ever be rude. Spread joy. Love is not selfish but wants to see others grow and prosper.
Love doesn't seek its own. Seek after the well-being of others.
Love is not provoked. When I was a kid, my sister and I didn't get along. I soon learned that if I didn't react, it wasn't fun for her to tickle me. When we're not easily provoked, it usually stops.
Love thinks no evil. Don't think others are out to get me. Keeping an inventory of what others have done to you is another way we think evil.
If you walk in love, pride will not be able to take root.
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