Given the constraints of space here, let s focus on what these verses say love is, as opposed to what it is not. Love is patient. God s patience towards us sets an example throughout the entire Bible. He gives us chance after chance to seek forgiveness and start anew when we fail. Remembering God s patience with me is one way I try to avoid becoming easily frustrated by every little thing.
Love is kind.
The Oxford American Dictionary defines kind as being gentle and considerate in one s manner or conduct toward others . Paul tells the Thessalonians that as apostles of Christ, they acted gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. Our witness of kindness should be visible at all times, even during those times when we are frustrated or angry. Love rejoices in the truth. I was caught completely off guard, wondering how she learned to lie.