EPISODE 29 – THE PRACTICE OF LOVE 4
Apostle BennieBy Benjamin Nana Amissah Ansah
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Monday 20th February, 2023
THE PRACTICE OF LOVE 4
“…love… is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;“ 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV)5
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It’s been an interesting journey as we look more into the practice of love.
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Note that these things we are discussing from 1 Corinthians 13, are not external laws you are to keep. They are not mere dos and don’ts. They are things you do or don’t do, as the love of God captivates your heart.
When the love of God unseats any idol of the heart, His love becomes the focus of your gifts.
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Now lets delve more into the items Apostle Paul listed in concerning the practice of love.
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We’ve looked at seven (7) points so far.
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8. Love is not provoked
It means to not exasperate or not easily stirred with or aroused to anger “ or “a sudden outburst. Love is not easily goaded, because of its virtue of patience. As long as you interact with people, there will be times when someone’s speech or attitude may seem to irritate or provoke you to anger. But you have to cultivate the love of God at work in you. Deploy the virtue of patience. Exercise control over the situations; for that is your defence
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“Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit” (Proverbs 25:28)
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James the apostle shows us the way out of situations where we will be provoked.
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“This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger” (James 1:19).
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We see Christ showing us this example of handling, controlling and dissolving such exasperating situations.
Isaiah in his prophecy, declared concerning Christ:
“He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; like a lamb that is led to slaughter, and like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, so He did not open His mouth.” (Isaiah 53:7; See the fulfilment in John 19:8-10)
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Beloved, let’s be like Christ as His love is poured in our hearts.
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9. Love thinks no evil
The greek word the writer used here is, “Logizomai”, which means,Â
To reckon, compute, calculate, count over.
to take into account, or make an account of something. To deliberately take records
by reckoning up all the reasons, to meditate on
to suppose, deem, or judge.
Love takes no record,compute, calculate, nor judge wrongs.
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“In other words, it was through the Anointed One that God was shepherding the world, not even keeping records of their transgressions , and he has entrusted to us the ministry of opening the door of reconciliation to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:19 (The Passion Translation).
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This is how God demonstrated His love towards us. He doesn’t reckon our wrongs. You emulate this by not keeping records of the wrongs others do. The more you act this way the more you grow in the practice of the love of God in you.
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The love of God is like an ocean, no amount of wrongs can dry it up.
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This week and this day, demonstrate the unconditional love of Christ to any one that comes in contact with you.
Remain a blessing to others.
Shalom
DIG DEEPER
(Proverbs 14:29; Proverba 16:32; Eccclesiastes 7:9;Psalm 32:1; 2 Timothy 4:16)
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WE PRAY
That we shall demonstrate the love of Christ to others in every situation.
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BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
Day 21: Genesis 31-34
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DECLARE THESE WORDS:
The love of God is at work in me. I excercise the quality of Christ’s love. I keep no records of wrong. I maintain an undisturbed composure. No matter the matter I refuse to be easily provoked to anger. My tongues is seasoned. I know when to speak. I spwak with love and act without being judgemental.
Hallelujah!!!
Glory to God!!! I love like Christ
Hallelujah!
I deploy the virtue of patience!!
I exercise control over situations, for therein lies my defence!!!!
I keep no records of wrong !!!!!
Thank you Sweet Jesus!!!!!
Hallelujah
I speak without being judgemental, I I exercise the quality of Christ’s love. I refuse to be easily provoked. I maintain the composure of the Love of Christ
The love of God guards my tongue
I demonstrate the unconditional love of Christ to anyone that comes into contact with me.
Thank you Lord. I demonstrate the love of God in me unto others. I don’t keep records of wrongs. My speech blesses others and does not judge them. I act and remain in God’s love now and ever …hallelujah..
Thank you Lord Jesus. Gloreeeeeyyy
The love of God is at work in me.
No matter the matter, I refuse to be easily provoked to anger.
I speak with love and act without being judgemental.
Thank you Lord Jesus!
THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR THE WORD.
Glory be to God I express the unconditional love of God to men
I demonstrate the unconditional love of Christ.
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No matter the matter I refuse to be easily provoked to anger.
My tongue is seasoned. I know when to speak