Status Updates From Loving the Way Jesus Loves

Good note on the verbs is 1 Cor 13. Good distinction between our small view of kindness and the maginitude of God's kindness

‘This is what love does: it moves us toward other people, not away from them, even when their needs are overwhelming.’ P55

‘Whatever limits we decide to place on our services should not be determined by our selfish desires but by the will of God, by our legitimate callings, and by what is truly merciful for the people who are asking for our help.’ P55

Kindness-as defined by Gordon Fee- ‘active goodness on behalf of others.’ By Lewis Smedes-‘love’s readiness to enhance the life of another person.’ P36

The love that Jesus has shown to us proves to be the same love that He wants us to show to others. He does not love us merely to love us but also to love others through us as we learn to love the way that He loves. P34