Love with patience

Paul's description of love is addressed to the church, and its demands also search married life. Patience and kindness leave little room for scorekeeping or the need to win. Love rejoices in truth, so it does not require concealing abuse or accepting violence. Practice tenderness together with honesty.

Put the Word into practice

Choose one repeated point of friction and respond with patient, truthful words rather than contempt.

Search the Scripture

Why does love's rejoicing in truth matter as much as its patience?

A prayerful response

Jesus, teach us patience, kindness, and truth in the way we love. Amen.