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Post by BikerQ on Oct 2, 2008 12:11:43 GMT 8
A good description of love is 1 Cor 13:
4 Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. 5 It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. 6 It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. 7 Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. 8 Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end].
All of those speak of being kind and loving to your neighbor - but none o those say you have to be a doormat to someone who is taking advantage of you.
Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is to politely tell someone no.
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Post by Jon Arambulo on May 17, 2009 12:12:09 GMT 8
it's just so like Jesus to be doing this..
"turn the other cheek", "love your enemies", "forgive for they know not what they do".. these are so cliche but it's the actual essence of being Christ like!
one of my Biggest struggles i have to admit..
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Post by chippoy on May 18, 2009 9:58:25 GMT 8
it's just so like Jesus to be doing this.. "turn the other cheek", "love your enemies", "forgive for they know not what they do".. these are so cliche but it's the actual essence of being Christ like! one of my Biggest struggles i have to admit.. ...more like close to impossible for me, but at least we need to try! Being mainitin ng ulo didn't bring me to good things in the past...nawawasak lang kotse ko, nabo-blotter lang ako sa presinto, di nadadagdagan ang friends ko. Following Christ is difficult but it is a sure step to good results!
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