Love and Truth – 1 Corinthians 13:6

6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. – 1Corinthians 13:6 (NIV)

Love does not delight in evil; instead, it encourages and supports, reflecting God’s selfless love. It is active, supportive, and rejoices in what is right and good. Love does not take pleasure in wrongdoing or tolerate injustice; rather, it advocates for moral integrity. To align with God’s righteousness, our love needs to actively seek what is genuine, good, and righteous.

Jesus replied, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. – John 14:6 (NET)

Love rejoices in truth: the truth derived from following Jesus and modeling His ways. In this verse Paul encourages the Corinthians to look at their actions. Are they seeking what is good, the truth, and acting with honesty?

Are we reflecting Jesus’ heart in all we do? For love is not just an emotion; it is a commitment to righteousness. For truthful love brings unity, trust, and spiritual growth in us, our churches, and our community.

4 Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, Doesn’t have a swelled head,
5 Doesn’t force itself on others, Isn’t always “me first,” Doesn’t fly off the handle, Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,
6 Doesn’t revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
7 Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end. – 1Corinthians 13:4-7 (MSG)

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Our Heavenly Father, help us to grow in righteousness and love. Guide us to embrace a love that rejoices in what is right and delights in truth. A love that reflects Your goodness, a love that is selfless, and pursues justice. Like the roses, gathered together bringing beauty to our days, let us gather together sharing the beauty of Your love. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.

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