1 Corinthians 13:5 “Love does not seek its own” Properties of Love 1 Corinthians 13:5 “Love does not seek its own”

“love does not seek its own” James 3:16 – For where envy & self-seeking exist, confusion [instability, disorder, disturbance] and every evil thing are there.

Love is not preoccupied w/ self  Jesus was not selfish Luke 22:27; Matt 20:26-28; Rom 15:3 Apostles were not selfish 1 Cor 4:9-13; 9:19; 10:32-33; 2 Cor 12:14-15 Corinthian church was selfish 1 Cor 8:13, cf. Rom 14:15; 1 Cor 13:1-3

Love is occupied w/ others  Barnabas was occupied with interest in & concern for others. Ministered to the saints (Acts 4:36-37) Raised the status of Saul (Acts 11:19-25) The “son of encouragement”

Controlling Selfishness Compassion controls selfishness For a lame man (John 5:42-44) Humility & Gratitude controls selfishness Lowliness of mind (Phil 2:3-5) Consolation, Comfort, Fellowship, Affection & Mercy found in Christ (Phil 2:1-2)

“The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life” (John 10:17) God wants children who will unselfishly lay down their lives for Him.

Forgiveness of Sin: Salvation! Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6 Repent or turn from sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Be baptized (immersed) in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10