I needed this passage today. I know many of you have heard these verses read at weddings, and naturally so... they go right along with those "for better or worse" vows. Take a look, and remember, "charity" in these verses means "love".
Here's what it says to me:
*Suffer long- if you love someone, there's a lot you'll have to tolerate that you may not like, but be kind about it.
*Envy not- don't be resentful of your mate.
*Vaunt not- talk about something besides yourself.
*Not puffed up- nobody likes someone who's arrogant and conceited.
*Unseemly- don't embarrass me in public! Use some discretion!
*Not easily provoked- don't pick a fight over trivial things!
*Think no evil- look for the good things, and don't assume the worst! Trust is vital to a relationship!
*Rejoice not in iniquity- it shouldn't make you happy when your spouse messes up.
*Rejoice in truth- celebrate success!
*Bear it- when those "worse" times come.
*Believe it- don't ever doubt your love... doubt leads to disunion.
*Hope- share your dreams & goals; pray together.
*Endure- stick it out, no matter what!
Easy preachin', hard livin'!
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