The lead into to the “love chapter” (1 Corinthians 13) comes on the heals of Paul explaining to the church the special gifts they have received as part of the body of Christ. As he finishes explaining these gifts, given by God to accomplish his purposes, he makes a statement…
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Fix our thoughts
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! (Isaiah 26:3 NLT) …Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8…
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“Good people”
I’ve met a lot of “good people” in my life. Generous people that always seem eager to give. Kind people that welcome strangers with open arms. Forgiving people that would have every right to be bitter. Joyful people that never seem to be grumpy. People with self-control that keeps them…