If I have the ability to speak in every language in heaven and on earth, but have no genuine affection, my words can only be harsh and hollow echoes. If I receive an understanding of the eternal truths of God, and the ability to unravel all of the mysteries and knowledge of God, and if I have such unwavering trust that all things are possible, yet my heart remains unaffected, I am like a barren land. If I give away all that I have, and submit all that I am, but have no deep longing after Christ, it is all for nothing.
Love does not demand immediate satisfaction. Love is generous in goodwill. It does not resent the successes of another, nor flaunt its own. It is not vulgar, it is not self-serving, it is not temperamental. Love pardons without reservation. Love does not take pleasure in depravity but is deeply satisfied with the truth. It is ever vigilant, ever confident, ever assured, ever resolved.
Love never returns void.
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Wonderfully written Maggie. I hope and pray to exhibit MORE of this kind of love as I continue to grow in Him.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. I know I will come back and read it often :)