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The Character of Love Slide 2 Words used in first-century Koine Greek Literature: Words used in first-century Koine Greek Literature: Eros Sexual love. Not used in New Testament. StergeinNatural love. Not used in the New Testament. Phileo Friendly love - More nearly represents tender affection. AgapaoLove which is awakened by a sense of value in an object which causes one to prize it... It is a love of esteem and approbation (Weust). Act of the will not emotion. Introduction Slide 3 Jesus and His disciples John 13:1 Jesus instructions to His disciples John 13:31-35;15:9-12 Followers of Christ are to have a deep and abiding love for each other Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22 A test of discipleship 1 John 3:10,11,14-23;4:7,8,20-5:3 Introduction Slide 4 Gifts without love are worthless (1-3) Loves characteristics prove its superiority (4-7; cf. 1 Corinthians 8:1) Loves permanence demonstrates its value over spiritual gifts (8-13) Introduction I Show you a more excellent way. (1 Corinthians 12:31) Slide 5 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Gifts without love are worthless (1-3) Slide 6 The Greek word is makrothumia. Literally, it means being "long- tempered" (the opposite of short- tempered). "Longsuffering is that quality of self- restraint in the face of provocation which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish. It is the opposite of anger and is associated with mercy, and is used of God." (VINE) The Character of Love Slide 7 God has been longsuffering toward man 2 Peter 3:9,15; 1 Timothy 1:15-16 We have all needed others to be longsuffering with us Colossians 3:12-14 Necessary to maintaining the unity of the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-3 Necessary for gospel preachers and teachers 2 Timothy 2:24-26;3:10 Not eternal suffering! 1 Peter 3:20 The Character of Love Slide 8 The Greek word is - chre steuomai - Thayer: verb - 1) to show ones self mild, to be kind, use kindness This word describes "the sympathetic kindliness or sweetness of temper which puts others at their ease, and shrinks from giving pain" (PLUMMER) "It is a beautiful word for the expression of a beautiful grace" (TRENCH) The Character of Love Slide 9 Kindness Exemplified The kindness of God John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:4-10. The kindness of Christ Matthew 14:14; Acts 10:38; Matthew 11:28-30 The kindness expected of us Illustrated in the parable of the good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37 Commanded of us - Ephesians 4:32; 2 Peter 1:7; 1 John 3:17-18; 4:11 The Character of Love Slide 10 The Greek word is ze loo Thayer: 1) to burn with zeal; (a) to be heated or to boil with envy, hatred, anger ; in a good sense, to be zealous in the pursuit of good; (b) to desire earnestly, pursue; (c) to desire one earnestly, to strive after, busy ones self about him; (d) to exert ones self for one (that he may not be torn from me); (e) to be the object of the zeal of others, to be zealously sought after; (f) to envy. The Character of Love Slide 11 The Greek word is ze loo Resentment produced by witnessing or hearing of the advantage or prosperity of others (of anothers gift) Causes persecution, bitterness, hatred, and division; is a sign of carnality Proverbs14:30; Matthew 27:18; 1 Corinthians 3:3 Love is not jealous of what others have or have become. When others have happiness, wealth, health, ability, etc., love rejoices and is delighted. The Character of Love Slide 12 The Greek word is perpereuomai Thayer: 1) to boast ones self 2) a self display, employing rhetorical embellishments in extolling ones self excessively Vines: - "to boast or vaunt oneself" (from perperos, "vainglorious, braggart," not in the NT), is used in 1Cor.13:4, negatively of love. The Character of Love Slide 13 The word refers to arrogance of speech. Undoubtedly, some of those who had spiritual gifts were bragging about them. Love does not brag (1 Corinthians 4:7) Admitting to another some good deed that you have done, or some ability you possess is not necessarily bragging (John 10:32) We should always ask, Am I telling this about myself to serve, or to be served? The Character of Love Slide 14 The Greek word is phusioo Thayer:... 2) to inflate, blow up, to cause to swell up 2a) to puff up, make proud 2b) to be puffed up, to bear ones self loftily, be proud Vines: "to puff up, blow up, inflate" (from phusa, "bellows"), is used metaphorically in the NT, in the sense of being "puffed" up with pride 1 Corinthians 4:6; 4:18-19; 5:2; 8:1; 13:4; Colossians 2:18. The Character of Love Slide 15 This is the attitude from whence bragging comes. The word refers to an inflated concept of ones own importance. PRIDE is of the world 1 John 2:16 PRIDE will lead to a fall Proverbs 16:18 A danger for young Christians The Christian is to be humble Philippians 2:1-5; 1 Peter 5:5 The Character of Love Slide 16 The Greek word is asche moneo Thayer Definition: 1) to act unbecomingly Vines: "to be unseemly" (a, negative, and schema, "a form"), is used in 1 Corinthians 7:36, "behave (himself) unseemly," i.e., so as to run the risk of bringing the virgin daughter into danger or disgrace, and in 1 Corinthians 13:5, "doth (not) behave itself unseemly." The Character of Love Slide 17 The term describes rude actions or words. The arrogant man forgets to respect, consider, or honor others. On the other hand, love always conducts itself with proper decorum. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. (Romans 12:10) The Character of Love Slide 18 The Greek is ou ze tei ta heaute s Love does not seek its own interest. Barnes: (love) is not selfish; it does not seek its own happiness exclusively or mainly; it does not seek its own happiness to the injury of others. This expression is not, however, to be pressed as if Paul meant to teach that a man should not regard his own welfare at all; or have no respect to his health, his property, his happiness, or his salvation. The Character of Love Slide 19 Our cultures view of love is distorted fundamentally because it is focused on pleasing ourselves. The love we MUST have as Christians is NOT motivated by selfish ambition, but by genuine concern for the well being of others (not mere temporary relief). Philippians 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 10:24; Galatians 5:13 Selfishness has no place in the heart of a Christian! The Character of Love Slide 20 The Greek is paroxuno Thayer: 1) to make sharp, sharpen (a) to stimulate, spur on, urge (b) to irritate, provoke, arouse to anger (c) to scorn, despise (d) provoke, make angry (e) to exasperate, to burn with anger Vines: primarily, "to sharpen"... is used metaphorically, signifying "to rouse to anger, to provoke,"... in 1 Corinthians 13:5, RV, "is not provoked" (the word "easily" in AV, represents no word in the original). See STIR. The Character of Love Slide 21 The term carries with it the idea of being easily irritated or incensed. Ephesians 4:31,32; James 1:19 There are some people around whom you have to walk on eggshells. Love does NOT go around with a chip on its shoulder. Not condemning righteous indignation! John 2:14-17; Ephesians 4:26 The Character of Love Slide 22 The Greek is kakos Thayer: 1) of a bad nature (a) not such as it ought to be 2) of a mode of thinking, feeling, acting 2a) base, wrong, wicked 3) troublesome, injurious, pernicious, destructive, baneful Vines: stands for "whatever is evil in character, base,"... Kakos is antithetic to kalos, "fair, advisable, good in character," and to agathos, "beneficial, useful, good in act;" hence it denotes what is useless, incapable, bad;... The Character of Love Slide 23 Love does not dwell on evils it has incurred. If one dwells on evil, bitterness and resentment are sure fruits. There are some who like to keep score of wrongs done! Bearing a grudge is not in the character of love. Proverbs 10:12 We should seek forgiveness!! Luke 17:3 The Character of Love Slide 24 Does Not Rejoice in Iniquity But Rejoices in the Truth. Love does not rejoice in sinning nor with others as they engage in sin. Some are happy in sin. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 Sinners and false teachers are uncomfortable in the presence of love. Luke 6:22; John 7:7 BUT Love enjoys doing good and being with the righteous. 2 John 1:4; 3 John 1:3,4 The Character of Love Slide 25 OPTIMISTICOPTIMISTIC ALL Things The Character of Love Slide 26 To remain steady under trial or To conceal or hide 1 Pet 4:8 Believes the best until evidence proves otherwise. Considers all evidence. When evidence is adverse, love still hopes for the best. Loves sticks it out. It doesnt quit under adverse circumstances. The Character of Love OPTIMISTICOPTIMISTIC Slide 27 Suffers long Is kind Does not envy Does not parade itself Is not puffed up Does not behave rudely Does not seek its own Is not provoked, Thinks no evil; Does not rejoice in iniquity, But rejoices in the truth; Bears all things, Believes all things, Hopes all things, Endures all things. Conclusion LOVELOVE Slide 28 1 John 4:20-21 If someone says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also. Conclusion Slide 29 The Character of Love What would this congregation be like if every member had the kind of love described in 1 Corinthians 13?