1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NKJV) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love does not rejoice in iniquity.
Iniquity: immoral or grossly unfair behavior. Wickedness, sinfulness, immorality, evil, criminality, etc.
Iniquity is far-reaching and extremely deep with its effects on our lives and the lives of those around us. More often than not, iniquity in our lives will impact the lives of our loved ones just as much as it impacts us.
Love does not rejoice in iniquity. Instead, love will seek to do what is right and what is pleasing to God. The reasons for this are many, but one of the biggest is to keep loved ones from being hurt or harmed by our behavior.
Any time we choose to do something sinful or evil, it will trickle down to those around us. Love will prevent this, saving everyone from a large amount of hurt and pain.
Love will keep us on the straight and narrow, making choices that will keep us and others from getting caught up in the web of iniquity that so often knocks on our door.
Love will help us to keep that door safely locked and secure.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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