Love is not rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
1 Corinthians 13:5
HOW TO LOVE:
Love is not rude…1 Corinthians 13:5
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Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.
Proverbs 18:13
31“Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don’t yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude. 32Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.”
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…1 Corinthians 13:5
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5Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. 6Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God.
Philippians 2:5,6
Believers shouldn’t curse anyone or be quarrelsome, but they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone.
Titus 3:2
Love doesn’t irritate…1 Corinthians 13:5
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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
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13
Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
Love keeps no record of being wronged…1 Corinthians 13:5
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Do not bear a grudge against others, but settle your differences with them, so that you will not commit a sin because of them.
Leviticus 19:17
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9
Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships. Proverbs 16:28
“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