“Love is not rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable.” 1 Corinthians 13:5 NLT
Selfish: demanding your way
Selfless: helping others find their way
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 NLT
Rude: offensively impolite or ill-mannered
“Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone” Romans 12:18 NLT
What is required to be rude-less?
- What is the state of your heart?
- What are your intentions?
- Are you respectful and understanding of your audience?
Irritable: having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry
“For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:20 ESV
What is required to be irritable-less?
- What are the common denominators when you are most irritable?
- What people or things are you taking for granted?