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1 Corinthians 13:7a
“…roof shelters us from the elements…”
Love beareth all things (1 Corinthians 13:7a).
The phrase all things does not mean love just simply accepts anything or believes in anything. Most certainly, we do not accept sinful things or believe in false teachings. Thus, all things mean things that are in accordance with God's Word and His will.
The original word for beareth is very interesting. It means “roof.” Like the roof shelters us from the elements like rain, storm and sun. So the phrase “love beareth all things” means we are willing to patiently endure in order to protect those whom we love.
Dear children, do you love your family and friends? If you do, then you are not only willing to bear their weaknesses and shortcomings, but you are also willing to protect them against criticism, sins and things that will destroy them. Most importantly, if they are unbelievers, you want to save and protect them from the eternal punishment in hell. So, no matter how many times they reject you, you will patiently endure and you will continue to share with them the gospel, with every opportunity that God has given to you.
2024 TERM 4Love (Part 12) — Beareth All ThingsLove (Part 12) — Beareth All Things1 Corinthians 13:7a
Love (Part 11) — Rejoiceth In The TruthLove (Part 11) — Rejoiceth In The Truth1 Corinthians 13:6b
Love (Part 10) — Rejoiceth Not In IniquityLove (Part 10) — Rejoiceth Not In Iniquity1 Corinthians 13:6a
Love (Part 9) — Thinketh No EvilLove (Part 9) — Thinketh No Evil1 Corinthians 13:5d
Love (Part 8) — Not Easily ProvokedLove (Part 8) — Not Easily Provoked1 Corinthians 13:5c
Love (Part 7) — Is Not SelfishLove (Part 7) — Is Not Selfish1 Corinthians 13:5b
Love (Part 6) — Does Not MisbehaveLove (Part 6) — Does Not Misbehave1 Corinthians 13:5a
Love (Part 5) — Is Not ProudLove (Part 5) — Is Not Proud1 Corinthians 13:4e
Love (Part 4) — Does Not BoastLove (Part 4) — Does Not Boast1 Corinthians 13:4d
Love (Part 3) — Is Not JealousLove (Part 3) — Is Not Jealous1 Corinthians 13:4c
Love (Part 2) — Is KindLove (Part 2) — Is Kind1 Corinthians 13:4b