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Insist On Your Own Way?

Insist On Your Own Way?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who do not insist on their own way. In Jesus’ name, amen.

To insist is to be emphatic. Ever encounter a person who has to have everything their own way? Some control fanatics go so far as to organize everything in the lives of those around them. This is not the way of love.

Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV) says,

”Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.”

There is a distinction between the emphatic perfectionism required for complex machine assembly and controlling behavior. As far as the latter is concerned, there are some who conduct themselves as authoritarian dictators.

Living with a control fanatic?

Operating in only-my-way mode?

Break the cycle. Listen. Compromise. Cooperate.

Want more information? The book Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend may help.

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Are You Ever Arrogant?

Are You Ever Arrogant?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to stop being arrogant. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Arrogant people are offensive.

Egotistical, self-centered types can bring a great deal of pain to others.

By Apostle Paul’s criteria love is in stark contrast to arrogance.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV) says,

”Love is patient and kind;
love does not envy or boast;
it is not arrogant or rude.
It does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful.”

Distain and contempt for others evaporates when love melts away a calloused attitude. Stop being arrogant. Change is possible though Christ. Rely on Jesus. Start. Now.

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Envy Others?

Envy Others?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who find themselves becoming envious. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scripture warns against coveting in Exodus 20:17.

Still, some believers envy others’ possessions, relationships, and stations in life.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV) says,

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”

The way of love is clear. It does not focus on what one does not have or what one wants. Love is other-centered. Find yourself envying others? Take steps to stop jealous desire. Love others.

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Are You Boastful?

Are You Boastful?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are trying to avoid being boastful. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Boastful attention-seekers are most often prideful.

Everything is about them and their interests. On social media self-promoters are constantly boasting.

Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthian 13:4 (ESV) love and boasting are mutually exclusive.

”Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”

The phrase “love does not…boast” is a warning for those that have a problem with boastful behavior.

Stop. Think. What to self-promote? Do it in love. What needs to change, so love takes the place of boasting?

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Are You Kind?

Are You Kind?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to be more kind. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Being kind, sympathetic, and caring are traits some exhibit naturally.

In contrast, there are those who struggle in this area.

It has been said;

“It is not what you say,
but how you say it
that makes all the difference.”

Tone of voice and nonverbal communication can result in something sounding kind or unkind.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV) is about love and more.

”Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”

As we show love to others, let us attempt to always be kind. If ever one falters. Be quick to apologize and make amends.

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Are You Patient?

Are You Patient?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those strive to be patient. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Know anyone with an I-want-it-now attitude?

For some, patience can be illusive. Love, however, can dramatically change a person’s attitude. Add love to the top of a person’s agenda, and he or she can more calmly cope with life’s inevitable twists and turns.

We are not on our timetable. We are on God’s. Rather than be impatient and stressed, why not trust the Lord to provide patience. Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV),

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”

Want to be a loving person?

Extend grace to yourself and others.
Stop living for instant gratification.
Become more patient.

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