1. 1 Corinthians 13:5 “Love does not behave rudely”
Properties of Love
1 Corinthians 13:5
“Love does not behave rudely”

2. “Love does not behave rudely”
To be (act) unbecoming; to behave improperly toward someone (cf. 1 Cor 7:36).
The Latin rudis: rough, raw, wild, & untilled.
Paying little attention to decorum (what is proper in manners & conduct).

3. “Love does not behave rudely”
 The church at Corinth:
Demanding justice (6:1-8).
Shaming the poor (11:17-22).
Contentious & causing division (1:11; 3:3-4).

4. “Love does not behave rudely”
  “Too blunt”!”
“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one” (Col 4:6; Eph 4:29).
“That which bestows or occasions pleasure, delight, or causes favorable regard” (Vine).
Is it pure? Will it edify? Can I say it with grace?

5. “Love does not behave rudely”
  Genetic or Environment?
Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, & be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Pet 5:5).
Learned at home, in the family environment.
Rudeness & Submission are incompatible.

6. “Love does not behave rudely”
  A humble (sinful) woman & a rude man (Luke 7:36-48).
She loved much –
Much forgiveness given to her.
He loved little –
Little desire to forgive others.
Little forgiveness given to him.

7. “Love does not behave rudely”
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion [suffering or feeling the like with another] for one another;
love as brothers, be tenderhearted [understanding the suffering of others & wanting to do something about it],
be courteous [humble minded] (1 Pet 3:8).
“Love does not behave rudely”
“Love is polite & courteous.” “Love minds its manners & behaves graciously toward others.”

9. 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