"Go On Walking in Love"-Continue with What Love Is Not

"Love . . . does not behave indecently." A person who behaves indecently acts in an unseemly or offensive manner.  Such a course is unloving, for it shows an utter disregard for the feelings and welfare of others.  In contrast, there is a graciousness in love that moves us to show consideration for others. Love promotes good manners, godly conduct, and respect for our fellow believers. (Note: And in my opinion, for everyone that earns it, but that is me. But I believe that Jehovah would want us to respect others as well.  The believers are not the only people on this earth, but that is between Jehovah God and the non-believers and /or the ones who think they are.  No offense meant here, just being honest.)   Thus, love will not permit us to engage in "shameful conduct"-Really, any behavior that would shock or offend our Christian brothers/sisters. -Ephesians 5:3, 4.


"Love . . . does not look for it own interests."  The Revised Standard Version says here:  "Love does not insist on its own way."  A loving person does not demand that everything be done his way, as if his opinions were always correct. He does not manipulate others, using his powers of persuasion to wear down those who have a measure of pride, and the Bible says: "Pride is before a fall." (Proverbs 16:18)  If we really love our brothers and others, will respect their views, and where possible, we will show a willingness to yield.  A yielding spirit  is in harmony with Paul's words:  "Let each one of you keep seeking, not his own advantage, but that of the other person." -1 Corinthians 10:24.


Next time: "Go On Walking in Love"-Conclusion of What Love Is Not


From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah