Wouldn’t it be great if love were like a cafeteria line? It would be easier. It would be neater. It would be painless and peaceful. But you know what? It wouldn’t be love. Love doesn’t accept just a few things. Love is willing to accept all things!
In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV) Paul says, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” I envision the leathery-faced saint pausing in his dictation. Checking off his fingers, he reviews his list. Let’s see, patience, kindness, envy, arrogance. We’ve mentioned rudeness, selfishness, and anger, forgiveness evil, and truth. Have I covered all things? Ah that’s it—all things!
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” Every single one!
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