What love is not (Day 2 of Love verses from 1 Corinthians chapter 13)

Here is where most couples get into trouble, when they run to divorce or break-up at the first sign of conflict.  In the book of 1 Corinthians, starting in the second half of verse 4 through verse 6, there are a number of things listed that love is not.

Not jealous.

Not boastful or proud.

Not rude.

Love does NOT demand its own way.

It is not irritable.

Love keeps absolutely no record of wrongs.

Think of the worst relationship you've ever had--this could even be with your current partner.  Do any of the above ring a bell?  You may not see it in yourself, only in the other person, but at this moment I want you to take a moment, ask the Lord to come into your heart and speak the truth, and think about how you treat your loved ones.

Are you ever jealous?  Proud?  Boastful?  Rude, perhaps?  Do your loved ones get on your nerves, causing you to be irritable?  Maybe it's not them getting on your nerves after all.

Are you demanding and selfish?  Do you keep bringing up things your loved ones did wrong?  Let me give you a hint here: no one can change the past; only the future.  If you truly do not see yourself at fault for any of these, let me give you another hint: you are; you are just too blind to see it.

The boastful one is interesting, especially in today's age of social media.  I know many husbands and/or wives who post how much they love their spouse.  Now this may be fine and dandy, but why do you need to post this?  Who are you trying to impress?

My late wife Melissa disliked certain days like Valentine's or Mother's/Father's Day, because why should one wait for that one day to honor their loved ones?  They should honor their spouse every single day.

In August 2019, my grandfather Ray passed away.  He was the epitome of how one should treat their spouse.  He called grandma his "forever loving doll."  And he treated her like the angel that she was.  He was a prime example for us grandkids on how we should treat our own spouses.  Are any of us perfect?  Heck no!  Was he perfect in his marriage?  I doubt it, but we never knew it.

Read the verses we covered today over and over again.  Even go back to the beginning and read through verse 6.  Ask God to speak into your heart.  Ask Him what you need to do.

Your loved ones are worth it.