Friday, February 10, 2012

Love does not act unbecomingly...

I Corinthians 13:4-8a tells us what love is and isn't.  There are eight things listed that love is and eight things that love is not.  Today's phrase is the fourth of what love is not.  The Greek word for act unbecomingly is from the same root as rude or arrogant - yesterday's thing that love is not. Hmmm...  I'm not sure why this word was chosen.

So, I pulled out my trusty Webster's Dictionary to see the definition of unbecoming:

not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life; indecorous - not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste.

Oh... So yesterday was talking about actions and today is talking about an attitude of rebellion that causes action.  Now, admittedly, conforming is easier for some people than it is for others.  It still doesn't give us an excuse...

We have to keep in mind, though, that the only standard we must conform to is the standard of God, set before us in His Word.  All the more reason to read and study! 

I want to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!  Celebrate by truly loving those around you!  I will be spending time with family through next Wednesday, so the next post will be on Thursday.  God's blessings!


Fly Lady

Friday is Paperwork and Misc. Day

Love yourself:
Make your bed.
Get dressed down to your shoes first thing every morning.
Swish and swipe your bathroom.

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