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 is not provoked.
Provoked: angered, enraged, irritated, infuriated.
These are just a few of the words that will help us understand being provoked.
Love is not easily angered. It does not easily become enraged.
Love will see or hear something that is intended to cause or stir up anger, and not react immediately. Instead, love will allow the spirit of God to speak and give insight on how to handle the situation.
Love will not react based on emotions, but will take the necessary time to assess it and then act accordingly.
Love will not get caught up in hype or propaganda, but will use wisdom to discern what is in front of them before making choices or speaking.
Jesus was a perfect example of this. He spoke to everyone He encountered in a way that was not provoked by the things they had said or done, but instead, with wisdom and understanding.
Let’s use His example as a model for our own lives.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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