Ingredients:
· Begin with 2 heaping cups of patience - love in passiveness. Love does not hurry, but it endures. (See Heb. 13:1)
· Mix in dash of kindness - love in action. We see this type of love in the parable of the sheep and the goats. What will we do for the least of these? (Matt. 25:31-46)
· stir in two handfuls of generosity - love in competition. How does my generosity measure up against those who aren’t saved? Is there a noticeable difference? (Heb.13.1-2)
· Next add a modest helping of Humility - love in hiding. Phil. 2.3
· Toss in a pinch of courtesy - love in society. Are we at home with all classes and cultures? We must treat them with respect, for they too are the creation of the Most High God.
· Sprinkle in a bit of unselfishness - love in essence. It will keep us from being sour or bitter. Putting others first always builds us up.
· Cover the mix with righteousness - love in conduct. Hate sin and aspire to become like Christ.
· Top the whole thing off with a good temper - love in disposition. Do not irritated or resentful.
· And season it with sincerity - love in profession. Don’t try to act perfect, but be real with people.
· Mix all the ingredients in your heart, spread over a lifetime, and serve to anyone you meet.
Have we tasted of God's love for us? Can others find that same love in us? If not, let us go to God's heavenly kitchen and try God's recipe for love. For more information, read 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
- Pastor Tom
