“Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity” (1 Corinthians 13:5-6a).
Charity has been defined as “the practice of benevolent giving and caring.” That pretty much defines love in action. However, we must brush away the negative connotations of charity. One of my favorite Bible commentators, Matthew Henry, shares these thoughts on 1 Corinthians 13. “In this beautiful description of the nature and effects of love, it is meant to show the Corinthians that their conduct had, in many respects, been a contrast to it. Charity is an utter enemy to selfishness; it does not desire or seek its own praise, or honour, or profit, or pleasure. Charity never seeks its own to the hurt of others, or to neglect others.” The Living Bible adds this concerning verse 6a “It is never glad about injustice.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Stan and Brenda Bunch as they transition from missionary life in Panama to ministry life in Missouri. (Stan is now the Executive Director of Missouri Free Will Baptists.)
