Tag: What the Bible says about love

Bible Verse of The Day – 7-9-16

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.

Sometimes we all need a reminder about certain things.

We learn God’s word and we begin applying His principles to our lives, and as we do so, we see our lives change for the better.

We become softer and more receptive to His spirit. We are less harsh, less critical, less cynical.

And then the world starts to rub off on us. Sometimes it’s due to things that happen to us. Other times it’s just from being in the world, rubbing shoulders with everyone on a daily basis. Either way, it’s always good when our memory is refreshed and we hear God’s voice.

So today’s memory refresher is about love.

Love has been badly abused. It has become misunderstood. It has even been abandoned by some, because they mistook infatuation or lust for love.

Real love has the qualities in the verses above. Love is not perfect, unless it comes from the One who is love. But as human beings and followers of Christ, it’s our obligation to learn what God says love is and then walk it out.

1 John 4:8 (NKJV) 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-16-15

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.

In everything that we do, there is one motive that is pure; Love.

Love can overcome racism, bigotry, sexism, greed, envy, adultery, anger, selfishness, poverty and so many other things that we wrestle with or are affected by in our lives.

So much time and energy is wasted on trying to find solutions for many of life’s problems. But God has already shown us the right way… the Perfect way; Love.

Love will always put others first. Love will cause us to reach out to others in need. Love will cause us to see past a person’s sin or shortcomings and give to them, even if they don’t deserve it.

Love will keep us from judging someone based on their clothing, their attitude, their physical appearance, their race or their ethnicity.

Love overcomes fear. Love overcomes doubt. Love overcomes suspicion. Love overcomes cynicism.

If we could live our lives and leave only one thing behind as a legacy, let it be this; Love.

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NKJV) 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-12-15

1 Corinthians 13:8 (NKJV) 8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.

There are many things that we seek and try to find satisfaction in during our lifetime. Hobbies, friends, material things, careers, wealth, community status, and a long list of other things that we can name.

And we can do a lot in our lifetime to impact people around us, either in a positive way or a negative way.

But in the end, when our lifetime is spent and we’re gone, there is really only one thing that matters, other than our relationship with God. There is one question that the answer to will tell more about us than any material things we leave behind.

What is that question, you ask? Here it is: Did we love others?

When we’re gone, and all that’s left is our legacy and memories of us, what will be remembered the most is whether we loved others or not.

There may be some people who remember certain things we did. There may be some who will remember things we said. And there will even be people who will remember the stuff we had.

But when push comes to shove, all that really matters is whether we loved others or not. Because whether we loved others will determine how the rest of those other things are seen in our life.

If we love people, we will give. We will help. We will sow. We will encourage. We will smile with them. We will cry with them. We will stand beside them in their darkest moments. We will pick them up when they’ve fallen.

And in doing so, in loving others, we will show people God and point them to The Way.

All other things will fade and pass away. Everything else comes and goes. But love lasts for a lifetime and beyond.

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NKJV) 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

So let’s go beyond the noise, clutter and distractions of everyday life and love like God has loved us.

The love we show and the love we give could very well change someone’s life forever.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 4-30-15

1 Corinthians 13:2 (NKJV) 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

In the verses above, Paul is letting us know how important it is to walk in love, and that having gifts, understanding, knowledge and faith means nothing if we don’t have love. Love should always be what motivates us to do what we do.

We can’t just do things out of habit, out of routine, or ritual. When we do things for Christ, it should be from our hearts.

Doing things out of love is what makes all the difference in the world. It is what moved Jesus and it should be what moves us.

Ephesians 5:2(NKJV) 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

Let love guide us in our actions, our deeds, and in our prayers.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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