by lighthouse | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.” Childhood can be an enjoyable time of dependence on one’s parents. That is God’s intent. Good parents help shape a child’s being. The responsibilities of a faithful parent are tremendous. To shape a child is a wonderful and fulfilling task. When that child becomes an adult he/she assumes the same responsibility as his/her parents. What a privilege it is to faithfully live in God’s plan in the stages of the circle of life, serving our Heavenly Father in every stage.
by lighthouse | Sep 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:7 “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” Out of 9 words, 4 are the word–always–. Consistency dominates. You and I cannot show love once and then expect love traits to be dominate in our lives. You and I must be consistent. Protection, trust, hope and perseverance are traits which define you and me constantly–always–. Anyone who knows you or me and is either loved by you or me or who loves you or me has no doubt of the passion owned when the thought of love exists. That thought is true in our relationship with each other and in our relationship with our Heavenly Father and in His relationship with us.
by lighthouse | Sep 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:6 “Love does nor delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” Love will always dictate you or I want the best to be the experience of those we love. The person/s we love always wants the best for us in return. When a loved one needs help, we will give help. When one we love has any need we can help fulfill, we will be there with whatever the need is. It is impossible to ignore a loved one. Why would any of us ever lie to one we love. Lying is just the opposite of love. Honesty, without fail, is another true sign of concern and love.
by lighthouse | Sep 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:5 “It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” Can you say you have the 4 traits described in this passage? Do you or I try to understand the other person without placing ourselves as being more important? Being concerned for those we love and showing that love through our behavior is another important trait in the definition of love.
by lighthouse | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” In this entire chapter God defines love. We have all told someone on this earth–I love you–what did you really mean? When you tell God you love Him, –what do you mean? Can you love someone and not be patient, kind, concerned for their well being more than yourself? When you love–you are more concerned for the one you love than you are for yourself. Now, who do you love?
by lighthouse | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 11:32 “When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.” God’s Word is absolute truth. You and I are obligated as Christians to listen to what our God has to say. We gain our principles of life from our Heavenly Father. We have all been involved in discussions where varying opinions as to morals, life styles, unmarried couples living together, divorce, abortion and other important life issues are discussed. Do we simply agree to disagree or do we search the Scriptures to determine God’s truth? Isn’t God’s truth necessary for all our questions to be answered? God’s truth is essential for every Christian to come to the truths which produce a joyful, peaceful and contented life.
