L-O-V-E

I can't resist using bringing up the verses in 1 Corinthians again... the only way I can describe the profound effect that they have on me everytime that I read them is already described in the Word.....
For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart. (HEBREWS 4:12)

If you haven't already noticed this world (without Jesus) is trying to rewrite all the rules to fit their lifestyles. You are hard pressed to find TRUE LOVE and it only can be found in God himself:
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. (1 JOHN 4:16)

One of the age-old questions that has been asked millions of times and has been answered a million different ways, we have the answer in the Word... not a one line answer. God could have simply given us one line: "God is Love" and let us figured the rest by ourselves. But He gave us the answer because He loves us, wants us to be successful and wants us to spread the Message to others.

Next time you are wondering "is this real love" concerning ANY relationship in your life, whether friend, family or romantice, open up your Word and judge the relationship against the Word.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude.
Love isn't selfish or quick tempered.

It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do.

Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil.

Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.

Love never fails!

Be Blessed,
Arlene