Love... Is Not Proud
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (ESV)
The Word clearly shows the downside of pride. It's a fall at best and a pit at worst. Pride is a destined-to-fail foundation… for any type of building, including love.
Because pride negates God’s sovereignty, and a void of the heart begs to be filled. (The devil stands by, eager to fill it).
Caution: Anywhere God IS NOT, the devil IS. Equally, where evil IS, love IS NOT.
The Bible, our perfect Guide, is also clear on the upside of humility, as the foundation for unfailing love.
Humility invites God’s fulfillment, and everywhere His Spirit is, love reigns. Therein, love is found only through God.
Proud love is like a plastic wedding ring. It seems pretty, but will soon break apart.
Proud love is like superficial worship. It seems to praise, but will soon fade away.
Proud love is like a fair-weather friendship. It seems to care, but will soon blow away.
True love is like Father, Son, and Spirit: It seems wondrous, and will surely prove it!
Actors, models, and talent for Christ:
In this world, in vibrant, living color, displayed on media screens and stages, you’re the Lord’s walking, talking examples of love, and it has nothing to do with church shows.
Love… Is Not Proud (Part 14)
NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God! We’re all called to be actors (action stars) for Jesus. We’re all called to models of Jesus, and we all have gifts, talents, and a commission to multiply them in the world for His glory.
P.S. NO DEVOTION, PREACHER, or SERMON… can begin to replace personal time in the Bible. I wholeheartedly and clear-headedly recommend DAILY BIBLE READING.
WARNING: Don’t focus on your favorite verses, because taken out of context, they’re often misinterpreted. I plead with you to READ AT LEAST 1 BIBLE CHAPTER DAILY. How long does it take? An average of 5 to 10 minutes!