1. 1 C ORINTHIANS 13

2. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a

3. D ARE TO L OVE Love Requires Courage Relationships are central to what it means to be human. We inevitably relate to God, nature, and each other. Love is what makes relationships possible; Love binds people in relationships.

4. D ARE TO L OVE Love Requires Courage Fear has kept us from true intimacy and from deep, satisfying relationships. How can we feel safe to open our hearts and let others see who we are?

5. C HARACTERISTICS OF L OVE Back to Menu

6. C HARACTERISTICS OF L OVE Love is... Patient, steadfast, enduring (1 Cor. 13:4) Definition Willing to endure emotional discomfort and suffering The opposite of demanding what we want right now and being easily angered Scripture James 5:7–9

7. C HARACTERISTICS OF L OVE Love is Kind, good, pleasant (1 Cor. 13:4) Definition Seeking the best for the other person Willing to go the extra mile The opposite of being rude Scripture Ephesians 4:32

8. C HARACTERISTICS OF L OVE Love is Rejoicing with truth (1 Cor. 13:6) Definition Happy to know what is true The opposite of delighting in evil Knowing and admitting the truth creates a reliable environment for the other person. Scripture 2 John 4

9. C HARACTERISTICS OF L OVE Love is Always protective, preserving (1 Cor. 13:7) Definition Love reassures others that their heart is safe with us. The opposite of keeping a record of wrongs Scripture Galatians 6:1–2

10. C HARACTERISTICS OF L OVE Love is not Boastful, bragging, conceited (1 Cor. 13:4) Definition Constantly talking about oneself in a conceited way The opposite of quiet humility Scripture James 3:5; 4:16