Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant, 1 Corinthians 13:4
When someone is not pretentious and is easily approachable, we like to say they are “down to earth”. When someone has achieved more than the average person and can back up their “talk” with their “walk”; we are pleasantly surprised and impressed when we learn they are approachable and self-effacing. When God blesses us with talents, we must learn to keep them in perspective and ourselves in check in order to continue to be useful to God and in touch with His people.
The 13th Chapter of 1 Corinthians is perhaps the most complete description of the qualities of love ever written. It describes love by the characteristics visible to the human eye. It challenges Christians by assuring us that our actions speak louder than our words. It condemns those who insist they love others but fall woefully short when held up to the reflection of true love. It is so simple that you can’t escape its indictment…love is patient; love is kind; love does not envy or boast or puff itself up. Confronted with instructions so simple it is nearly impossible for us to claim ignorance. As the Bible states, we all fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) But they will know we are Christians by our love (John 13:35)
If you have let yourself start to feel superior to others because of gifts God has given you, today would be a good day to come back down to earth.
Deacon Larry Woodard
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